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genitalia

/ˌdʒɛn.ɪˈteɪ.li.ə/
gen · i · ta · li · a
Plural:genitalia
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Adjective:genital
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• noun

1

The organs of the reproductive system, especially the external sex organs.

Example

"The anatomy textbook includes a detailed chapter on the embryonic development of mammalian genitalia."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Although etymologically a Latin plural noun, 'genitalia' is used in modern English with either a plural verb (treating the organs collectively as a plural group) or, less frequently, a singular verb as a mass noun.

• Rhymes for genitalia

• Nearby Words

genip
genista
genital
genitalia
genitals
genitrix
genius

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 19th century directly from Latin genitalia, the neuter plural of the adjective genitalis ('pertaining to birth or procreation'), derived from the verb gignere ('to beget' or 'to bear').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Genitalia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/genitalia
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