szexualis

Szexualis is a Hungarian adjective meaning relating to sex or sexuality. In standard contemporary Hungarian, the diacritic form szexuális is preferred, while szexualis is a non-diacritic variant used in contexts where diacritics cannot be used, such as computer file names, URLs, or legacy texts. The term originates from Latin sexualis, derived from sexus meaning sex or gender, with the adjectival suffix -alis, and entered Hungarian primarily through scientific and medical vocabulary.

In usage, szexuális appears in a wide range of expressions, including szexuális egészség (sexual health), szexuális nevelés (sex education), szexuális orientáció (sexual orientation), and szexuális fejlődés or fejlődés (sexual development). In biological contexts, terms such as szexuális reprodukció describe reproduction involving two sexes, while szexuális dimorfizmus refers to sexual dimorphism. The non-diacritic form szexualis is understood in these contexts but is far less common in formal writing.

Stylistically, szexuális is the normative spelling in Hungarian orthography; szexualis may appear when diacritics are omitted or in ASCII-only environments. Both forms share the same meaning, but the diacritic version is recommended for clarity and correctness in standard Hungarian texts. Related concepts include szexualitás (sexuality), szex (sex), and szexuális nevelés (sex education).