Sex (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun
  1. the male, female, or sometimes intersex division of a species, especially as differentiated with reference to the reproductive functions or physical characteristics such as genitals, XX and XY chromosomes, etc.
  2. a label assigned to a person at birth, usually male or female and sometimes intersex, and typically based on genital configuration.
  3. the sum of the structural and functional differences by which male, female, and sometimes intersex organisms are distinguished, or the phenomena or behavior dependent on these differences: These plants change sex depending on how much light they receive.
  4. sexual relations or activity, especially sexual intercourse: We hold a large collection of oral histories that explore changing attitudes to sex and marriage.
  5. the sexual instinct or attraction drawing one organism toward another, or its manifestation in life and conduct: Some disapprove of choosing a life partner based on sex.
  6. the genitals; genitalia: A towel was hiding his sex from view.
verb (used with object)
  1. to ascertain the sex of or assign a sex to, especially newly-hatched chicks.
Verb Phrases
  1. sex up, Informal.
    • to arouse sexually: The only intent of that show was to sex up the audience.
    • to increase the appeal of; to make more interesting, attractive, or exciting: I needed to sex up my resume with bold fonts and snappy formatting.
Idioms
  1. to engage in sexual relations, especially sexual intercourse.
adjective Latin.
  1. six.
  1. a combining form, occurring in loanwords from Latin, meaning “six” (sexagenary); on this model used in the formation of compound words: sexpartite.
noun
  1. the sum of the characteristics that distinguish organisms on the basis of their reproductive function
  2. either of the two categories, male or female, into which organisms are placed on this basis
  3. short for sexual intercourse
  4. feelings or behaviour resulting from the urge to gratify the sexual instinct
  5. sexual matters in general
adjective
  1. of or concerning sexual matters
  2. based on or arising from the difference between the sexes
verb
  1. to ascertain the sex of
combining form
  1. six
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