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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   In psychoanalytic theory, the part of sexuality that relates to the genitalia. uncountable
2. 2
   In Reichian psychoanalysis, the integrated function of the entire sexual apparatus; as opposed to pregenitality, neurosis. Note that in this use, sexuality oriented on the genitalia may not by itself constitute genitality, i.e. phallicism would be considered a pregenitally functioning sexuality. uncountable
3. 3
   The ability to attain erotic sensation in the genitalia. uncountable

Etymology

From genital + -ity.

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