nounadjective
il genitale
genital
Definition & meaning
Genitale means genital: relating to the reproductive organs.
As a plural noun, i genitali means the genitals or reproductive organs.
Grammar & Word origin
Genitale is an adjective with the same singular form for masculine and feminine nouns. Its plural is genitali.
It comes from Latin genitalis, meaning “relating to birth or generation.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- riproduttivo — “reproductive”; broader than genitale, as it can refer to the whole reproductive process or system.
There is no common direct antonym.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Il medico controlla l'area genitale.adjective
The doctor examines the genital area.
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