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sex
/ˈsɛks/
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What does sex mean?
noun
- A category into which sexually-reproducing organisms are divided on the basis of their reproductive roles in their species; the system of such categories, which can differ by organism or by taxonomic branch.
- Another category, especially of humans and especially based on sexuality or gender roles.
- The members of such a category, taken collectively.
More meanings (9)
noun
- The distinction and relation between these categories, especially in humans; gender.
- Sexual activity, may be understood to be sexual intercourse unless preceded by a modifier.
- (slang) Genitalia: a penis or vagina/vulva.
- (literary, obsolete) Women; the human female gender and those who belong to it.
- (obsolete) Any kind of category, class, or community of people who possess shared characteristics, such as religion or race.
- (obsolete) Alternative form of sect
verb
- To determine the sex of (an animal).
- To have sex with.
- To have sex.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈsɛks/
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Such being the interest taken by the fair sex in this bloody game, that of the men is the more easily understood.
The differences which distinguished them as individuals were abstracted by this passion, and each was but portion of one organism called sex.
More book examples (3)
We can easily see that the social opportunities for swindling are vastly greater for males than those offered to the opposite sex.
If she has her palms read, she will have many friends of the opposite sex, but her own sex will condemn her.
I also suspect that the essentially pathoformic lie has some relation to sex, perhaps to perversity or impotence, or exaggerated sexual impulse.