adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or relating to formative experiences with regard to sexuality in early life. not-comparable

   "the protosexual experiences of the child"

2. 2
   Of or relating to a primitive process with some elements of sexuality. not-comparable

   "a protosexual yeast"

Example

More examples

"the protosexual experiences of the child"

Etymology

From proto- + sexual.

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