Sex in English dictionary

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    Meanings and definitions of "Sex"

    • (countable) Either of two main divisions (either female or male) into which many organisms can be placed, according to reproductive function or organs.
    • (uncountable) The distinguishing property, quality, or assemblage of properties by which organisms are classified as female or male on the basis of their reproductive organs and functions; the set of properties by which male is distinguished from female.
    • (uncountable) Sexual intercourse; the act of sexual intercourse.
    • (euphemism) Genitalia; a penis or vagina.
    • (obsolete, with the definite article) Women; womankind.
    • (zoology) To determine the biological sex of an animal.
    • (colloquial) To have sex with.
    • noun
      (countable)
      A category into which sexually-reproducing organisms are divided on the basis of their reproductive roles in their species.
    • noun
      (countable)
      Another category, especially of humans and especially based on sexuality or gender roles.
    • noun
      (countable)
      The members of such a category, taken collectively.
    • noun
      (uncountable)
      The distinction and relation between these categories, especially in humans; gender.
    • noun
      (uncountable)
      Sexual activity, usually sexual intercourse unless preceded by a modifier.
    • noun
      (countable, euphemistic or slang)
      Genitalia: a penis or vagina.
    • noun
      (obsolete)
      Alternative form of [i]sect[/i].
    • verb
      (zoology, transitive)
      To determine the sex of an animal.
    • verb
      (chiefly US, colloquial, intransitive)
      To have sex with.
    • Either of two main divisions (either male or female) into which many organisms can be placed, according to reproductive function or organs.
    • act of sexual intercourse
    • gender (female or male)
    • to determine the sex of
    • informal: to have sex with
    • The act of sexual intercourse.
    • noun
      activities associated with sexual intercourse; "they had sex in the back seat"
    • noun
      all of the feelings resulting from the urge to gratify sexual impulses; "he wanted a better sex life"; "the film contained no sex or violence"
    • noun
      either of the two categories (male or female) into which most organisms are divided; "the war between the sexes"
    • noun
      the properties that distinguish organisms on the basis of their reproductive roles; "she didn't want to know the sex of the foetus"
    • verb
      stimulate sexually; "This movie usually arouses the male audience"
    • verb
      tell the sex (of young chickens)

    Synonyms of "Sex" in English dictionary

    stir, bodily function, separate are the top synonyms of "Sex" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of Sex

    • sex ( countable and uncountable;  plural  sexes)
    • sex ( third-person singular simple present sexes, present participle sexing, simple past and past participle sexed)
    • lp  liczba pojedyncza sex; lm  liczba mnoga sexes nieodm.  nieodmienny
    • sex (countable and uncountable, plural sexes)
    • sex (plural sexes)
    • sex (third-person singular simple present sexes, present participle sexing, simple past and past participle sexed)
  • Sex

    Meanings and definitions of "Sex"

    • A content descriptor developed by the Computer Entertainment Rating Organization (CERO).
    • Sex (book)
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