sexual relationship

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A relationship involving sexual intimacy: A connection or association between two or more people that includes sexual activity and physical intimacy as a core component.
Usage
  • This term is used to describe a consensual interpersonal connection where sexual activity is a defining feature. It implies an ongoing, mutual involvement beyond a single encounter.
  • It is a formal and neutral term, suitable for academic, medical, legal, and general descriptive contexts.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • Their sexual relationship began after they had been dating for several months.
    • The therapist asked about the history of their sexual relationship.
    • The study examines the correlation between communication and satisfaction in a long-term sexual relationship.
Advanced Usage
  • "To be in a sexual relationship with someone": To be currently engaged in an intimate partnership involving sex.
    • He is in a sexual relationship with his colleague.
  • "To have a sexual relationship": To engage in or to have engaged in such a partnership.
    • They had a sexual relationship years before they became business partners.
Variants and Related Words
  • Relationship (n): The way in which two or more people are connected. A broader term that can be romantic, familial, professional, etc.
  • Sexual (adj): Relating to sex, sexual attraction, or sexual activity.
  • Romantic relationship (n): A relationship characterized by romance and emotional intimacy, which may or may not include a sexual component.
  • Physical relationship (n): A relationship emphasizing physical contact and intimacy, often used as a synonym for .
Synonyms
  • Intimate relationship: A close, personal association that often implies emotional and physical closeness, including sexuality.
  • Sexual partnership: Emphasizes the collaborative and consensual nature of the relationship.
  • Physical involvement: A more indirect phrase focusing on the act of physical intimacy.
Antonyms
  • Platonic relationship: A close friendship without sexual activity or romantic feelings.
  • Celibate relationship: A partnership where the individuals abstain from sexual activity.
Related Phrases
  • Consensual sexual relationship: A relationship where all parties willingly agree to participate, emphasizing legal and ethical validity.
    • The university's policy strictly defines the boundaries of a consensual sexual relationship between students and faculty.
  • Extramarital sexual relationship: A sexual relationship outside of a marriage.
    • The scandal involved an extramarital sexual relationship.
Noun
  1. a relationship involving sexual intimacy