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clitoric

clitoric

9.9
About the clitoris, the small sensitive part outside a woman's body that gives sexual feeling
  • adjective
  • /klɪˈtɔrɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : clitoriano
  • Research in clitoric anatomy has expanded our understanding of female sexual health.

Examples

  • Understanding clitoric anatomy is essential for sexual health education.

  • Some clitoric nerves play a crucial role in sexual sensation.

  • The patient underwent a procedure involving the clitoric region.

  • The clitoric structure plays a crucial role in sexual arousal.

  • Research in clitoric anatomy has expanded our understanding of female sexual health.

  • Understanding clitoric anatomy is essential for sexual health education.

  • The clitoric structure plays a crucial role in sexual arousal.

Synonyms

clitoral
vsclitoric
  • Specialized
3 8.7

Relating to the small sensitive part of female bodies used for sexual pleasure

means the same but is a different adjective form used in writing

Surface Forms

clitoric positive

Morphology

clitoric = clitoris (transparent) = clitor + ic

A direct adjectival formation from 'clitoris' with the productive suffix '-ic', so meaning is clear given knowledge of the base noun.

Etymology

The word clitoric comes from clitoris, from the Greek kleitoris, which likely meant 'little hill', so you can picture a small hill to remember it. So clitoric means 'relating to the clitoris', the small sensitive part of the female body.