Sexuale

Sexuale is a linguistic form used in several languages as the feminine form of the adjective meaning relating to sex or sexuality. In English, the word is not standard; speakers typically use “sexual” as the adjective and “sexuality” as the noun. In Romance languages the form appears as a feminine adjective, for example French “sexuelle” (from “sexuel”). Etymology traces the term to Latin sexualis from sexus meaning “sex” or “gender” and to Greek roots via Latin.

In usage, “sexuale” or its cognates describe things pertaining to sex, sexuality, or sexual acts in medical, educational, or theoretical contexts. It is common in health, psychology, and sociology to discuss sexual development, sexual health, sexual orientation, and reproductive rights. The term can function as an adjective modifying nouns (for example, sexual health, sexual behavior) and, in some languages, as a standalone noun or hybrid form.

Linguistic notes: gender agreement affects the form in languages with grammatical gender; spelling conventions vary by language and orthography. In English-language discourse, equivalent concepts are expressed with synonyms such as sexual, sexuality, or sexual health rather than the form “sexuale.”

Sexuality is a broader concept than sex; it encompasses sexual orientation, behavior, relationships, identity, and cultural norms, as well as biological aspects of reproduction and development. Understanding “sexuale” in multilingual contexts helps describe how different languages encode sexual topics.