genital
Etymology

From Middle English genital, from Latin genitalis, from genitus, past participle of gignō ("to beget, generate"); see genus.

Pronunciation
  • IPA: /ˈd͡ʒɛnətəl/, /ˈd͡ʒɛnɪtəl/
Adjective

genital (not comparable)

  1. Of, or relating to biological reproduction.
  2. Of, or relating to the genitalia.
  3. (psychoanalysis) Of, or relating to psychosexual development during puberty.
Translations Translations Noun

genital (plural genitals)

  1. (rare, chiefly in the plural) A genital organ.



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