sex
🇺🇸
/seks/
🇬🇧
/seks/
noun
B1
the classification of being male or female
The issue of sex differences in the workplace is still a topic of debate.
B1
the biological distinction between male and female organisms
The study focused on the differences between the sexes in terms of disease resistance.
B1
physical intimacy involving the sexual organs of two people
The couple's sex life was a private matter.
R
a person's level of sexual interest or activity
She was known for her highly-sexed personality.
verb
R
to determine the gender of an animal
The veterinarian sexed the newborn kittens to ensure proper care.
translation
the classification of being male or female; the biological distinction between male and female organisms; physical intimacy involving the sexual organs of two people; a person's level of sexual interest or activity
to determine the gender of an animal
Word Forms
3rd Present
sexes
Past
sexed
Perfect
sexed
Progressive
sexing
Plural
sexes