psychosexual

/ˌsaɪkoʊˈsɛkʃuəl/ /ˌsaɪkəˈsɛkʃuəl/

Meanings

adjective

Of or relating to the psychological aspect or aspects of sexuality.

Examples :

"Freud's theory of psychosexual development suggests that a person's early childhood experiences significantly shape their adult personality and sexual behavior. "

Related Words

experiences noun

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪən.sɪz/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ən.sɪz/

The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.

"It was an experience he would not soon forget."

behavior noun

[bɪˈheɪvjə] [bɪˈheɪvjɚ]

Human conduct relative to social norms.

"The child's disruptive behavior in class was a concern for the teacher. "

development noun

/dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

The process of developing; growth, directed change.

"The development of this story has been slow."

significantly adverb

/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/ /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntliː/

In a significant manner or to a significant extent.

"My study habits improved significantly after I started using a planner. "

suggests verb

/səˈdʒɛsts/ /sə(ɡ)ˈdʒɛsts/

To imply but stop short of saying explicitly.

"Are you suggesting that I killed my wife?"

personality noun

/-i/ /ˌpɝsəˈnælɪti/

A set of non-physical psychological and social qualities that make a person (or thing) distinct from another.

"The president has a unique personality."

psychological adjective

/ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkl/ /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkl/

Of or pertaining to psychology.

"The teacher's psychological approach to teaching helped students feel more comfortable in class. "

aspects noun

/ˈæspɛkts/

Any specific feature, part, or element of something.

"Studying different aspects of history, like economics and culture, helps us understand the past. "

childhood noun

/ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/

The state of being a child.

"Her childhood memories of playing hide-and-seek with her siblings were happy and vivid. "

sexuality noun

/sɛksjuˈælɪti/ /sɛkʃuˈæləti/

The quality of being sexual; that which is characterized or distinguished by sex.

"The school's curriculum now includes lessons about different sexualities to help students understand and respect each other. "

relating verb

/rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈriːleɪtɪŋ/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."

aspect noun

/ˈæspɛkt/

Any specific feature, part, or element of something.

"The aspect of my job I enjoy the most is helping customers. "