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Definition of sexology

sexology

/sɛkˈsɑː.lə.dʒi/
sex · ol · o · gy
Adverb:sexologically
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Adjective:sexological
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sexology Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The scientific and interdisciplinary study of human sexuality, encompassing sexual development, behavior, relationships, and physiological or psychological functions.

Example

"Her graduate research in clinical psychology and sexology examined how open communication improves long-term relationship satisfaction."

• Rhymes for sexology

• Nearby Words

sexism
sexist
sexless
sexology
sexpert
sexpot
sext

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century as a hybrid compound from Latin sexus ('sex') and the Greek-derived suffix -ology ('study of'), popularized by early researchers such as Iwan Bloch and Magnus Hirschfeld.

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