sex

sex
[[t]se̱ks[/t]]
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sexes, sexing, sexed
1) N-COUNT: usu with supp The two sexes are the two groups, male and female, into which people and animals are divided according to the function they have in producing young.
→ See also , opposite sex, , single-sex

...an entertainment star who appeals to all ages and both sexes.

...differences between the sexes.

2) N-COUNT: oft with poss The sex of a person or animal is their characteristic of being either male or female.

She continually failed to gain promotion because of her sex...

The new technique has been used to identify the sex of foetuses.

...sex discrimination.

Syn:
3) N-UNCOUNT Sex is the physical activity by which people can produce young.

He was very open in his attitudes about sex...

The entire film revolves around drugs, sex and violence...

We have a very active sex life.

4) VERB: usu passive If an animal is sexed, someone finds out whether it is male or female.

[be V-ed] The birds must be weighed, sexed and tagged.

5) PHR-RECIP: V inflects, pl-n PHR, PHR with n If two people have sex, they perform the act of sex.

Have you ever thought about having sex with someone other than your husband?


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