genital

IPA/ˈdʒenɪtl/
KK[dʒˈɛnətəl]IPA/ˈdʒenɪtl/

genital — adjective

  • genitalpositive
  • more genitalcomparative
  • most genitalsuperlative

1. relating to the visible body parts involved in sex and reproduction — for exampl

1.形容詞B2
釋義

relating to the visible body parts involved in sex and reproduction — for example, the penis in males and the vulva in females

例句

The doctor examined the patient's genital area for any signs of infection.

collocation: genital area

Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by a virus.

collocation: genital herpes

同義詞
  • reproductive

    broader in scope; refers to the whole reproductive system including internal organs

  • sexual

    much broader and less clinical; covers attraction, activity, and identity, not limited to anatomy

文法句型

genital + noun

用法筆記

Almost always used before a noun (attributive position) in formal medical or health-related contexts. In casual conversation, speakers often choose less clinical alternatives such as 'private parts' or 'down there' instead.

常見錯誤

❌She felt pain in her genital.
✅She felt pain in her genital area.
💡'genital' is an adjective and needs to be followed by a noun such as 'area,' 'region,' or 'organs.'