genital

[jen-i-tl]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or noting reproduction.

2. of or relating to the sexual organs.

3. Psychoanalysis.

   1. of or relating to the genital phase of psychosexual development.

   2. of or relating to the centering of sexual impulses and excitation on the genitalia.

genital

/ ˈdʒɛnɪtəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to the sexual organs or to reproduction

2. psychoanal relating to the mature stage of psychosexual development in which an affectionate relationship with one's sex partner is established Compare anal oral phallic

Other Word Forms

• postgenital adjective
• pregenital adjective
• subgenital adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of genital¹

1350–1400; Middle English < Old French < Latin genitālis of birth, equivalent to genit ( us ), past participle of gignere to beget + -ālis -al ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of genital¹

C14: from Latin genitālis concerning birth, from gignere to beget

Example Sentences

She became a victim of female genital mutilation, and arrived in the UK as a child bride aged just 13 to be with her then-husband.

From BBC

“I’m very afraid that the DOJ and this acting Attorney General are going to come after parents and use the female genital mutilation law ... to prosecute parents and separate me from my child,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

Gen. Pam Bondi issued a memorandum notifying medical providers that “female genital mutilation” is a felony, instructing the FBI to investigate potential criminal acts, and directing U.S. attorneys to prosecute such acts.

From Los Angeles Times

But is having to say the word “genital clamps” with complete and total earnestness not the very definition of paying your dues?

From Salon

Later, after her friend left, Doe and Retzlaff were kissing while watching a movie when “Retzlaff began escalating the situation, attempting to touch her breasts and genital area,” according to the complaint.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• carnal 
• erotic 
• intimate 
• passionate 
• reproductive 
• sensual