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单词 sexuale
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Definition of sexuale in English:

sexuale

noun ˌsɛksjʊˈeɪliˌsɛkʃʊˈeɪli
Entomology
  • In aphids and coccids: a sexually reproductive individual. Usually in plural Compare sexupara.

Origin

Late 19th century. Originally (in plural) from scientific Latin sexuales, plural, use as noun of masculine or feminine plural of post-classical Latin sexualis; in later use (in singular) apparently with loss of -s by confusion with the English plural ending -s, perhaps also influenced by the post-classical Latin neuter singular sexuale.

Definition of sexuale in US English:

sexuale

noun
Entomology
  • In aphids and coccids: a sexually reproductive individual. Usually in plural Compare sexupara.

Origin

Late 19th century. Originally (in plural) from scientific Latin sexuales, plural, use as noun of masculine or feminine plural of post-classical Latin sexualis; in later use (in singular) apparently with loss of -s by confusion with the English plural ending -s, perhaps also influenced by the post-classical Latin neuter singular sexuale.

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