Genitals

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛnɪtəlz/

Definitions of genitals

noun The reproductive organs, especially the external sex organs

Example Sentences

A1 He felt pain in his genitals and went to see a doctor.

A2 She was embarrassed to talk about her genitals during the health class.

B1 The doctor examined his genitals to check for any abnormalities.

B2 Proper hygiene is important to maintain the health of your genitals.

C1 The surgeon performed a delicate operation on the patient's genitals.

C2 The topic of gender identity often involves discussions about genitals and reproductive organs.

Examples of genitals in a Sentence

formal The doctor examined the patient's genitals during the routine check-up.

informal I accidentally walked in on my roommate while he was adjusting his genitals.

slang He got kicked in the genitals during the soccer game and was in pain for hours.

figurative Her sharp words felt like a punch to his emotional genitals.

Grammatical Forms of genitals

• past tense: genitalled
• plural: genitals
• comparative: more genital
• superlative: most genital
• present tense: genital
• future tense: will genital
• perfect tense: have genitaled
• continuous tense: is genitalling
• singular: genital
• positive degree: genital
• infinitive: to genital
• gerund: genitalling
• participle: genitaled

Origin and Evolution of genitals

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'genitals' originated from the Latin word 'genitalis', which is derived from 'genere' meaning 'to beget'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'genitals' has evolved to specifically refer to the reproductive organs of an organism, distinguishing it from other body parts. It is commonly used in medical and anatomical contexts.