sex
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈsɛks/]
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1. sex (noun) — sense 1
Definition: 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.
Example: The effect of the medication is dependent upon age, sex, and other factors.
2. sex (noun) — sense 2
Definition: Another category, especially of humans and especially based on sexuality or gender roles.
Example: Still there are some loop-holes out of which a man may creep, and dare to think and act for himself; but for a woman it is an herculean task, because she has difficulties peculiar to her sex to overcome, which require almost super-human powers.
3. sex (noun) — sense 3
Definition: The members of such a category, taken collectively.
Example: It was a weakness / In me, but incident to all our sex.
4. sex (verb) — sense 4
Definition: To determine the sex of (an animal).
Example: If we sex the cattle, which is the only way to get at their value, we shall have... 400 cows, 200 yearling heifers.
5. sex (verb) — sense 5
Definition: To have sex with.
Example: As good as Muddah had handled me in bed, sexing her hadn't done a damn thing to take my mind off my cousin Smoove.
6. sex (verb) — sense 6
Definition: To have sex.
Example: Our baby is eighteen months old now, and cries when we sex
Structure of the word
Roots:- sek (Proto-Indo-European)
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