sex
A category into which sexually-reproducing organisms are divided on the basis of their…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.
» Some countries don't recognize same-sex marriages.
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8 senses(countable)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.
The effect of the medication is dependent upon age, sex, and other factors.
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either of the two categories (male or female) into which most organisms are divided
(countable)Another category, especially of humans and especially based on sexuality or gender roles.
(countable)The members of such a category, taken collectively.
(uncountable)The distinction and relation between these categories, especially in humans; gender.
(uncountable)Sexual activity, may be understood to be sexual intercourse unless preceded by a modifier.
Sex, Geschlechtsverkehr
сексseks, полово́е сноше́ниеpolovóje snošénije, полово́й актpolovój akt
лю́бощіljúbošči, сексseks, стате́ві зно́синиstatévi znósyny
activities associated with sexual intercourse
(countable, euphemistic, slang)Genitalia: a penis or vagina/vulva.
(literary, obsolete, uncountable, with definite article)Women; the human female gender and those who belong to it.
(countable, obsolete, uncountable)Any kind of category, class, or community of people who possess shared characteristics, such as religion or race.
Examples
948 sentencesSome countries don't recognize same-sex marriages.
I am not interested in sex.
Мене не цікавить секс. — deniko
ruСекс меня не интересует. — marafon
How often do you have sex?
Як часто ти займаєшся сексом? — deniko
Movies these days are full of sex.
Сучасні фільми мають багато сцен з сексом. — deniko
An intellectual is a person who has discovered something more interesting than sex.
Інтелектуал — це людина, що відкрила для себе щось цікавіше за секс. — deniko
ruИнтеллектуал - это человек, который нашёл что-то более интересное, чем секс. — naXa
deEin Intelligenzler ist jemand, der etwas entdeckt hat, das interessanter ist als Sex. — Manfredo
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English sexe (“sex [distinction between male and female] and gender”), from OlFrom Middle English sexe (“sex [distinction between male and female] and gender”), from Old French sexe (“genitals; gender”), from Latin sexus (“gender; gender traits; males or females; genitals”), from Proto-Italic *seksus, from Proto-Indo-European *séksus, from *sek- (“to cut, cut off, sever”), thus meaning "section, division" (into male and female). Displaced native Old English hād (“sex, gender”).
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Forms
plural: sexesSynonyms
6 synonyms- the properties that distinguish organisms on the basis of their reproductive roles:gendersexuality
- all of the feelings resulting from the urge to gratify sexual impulses:sexual urge
- activities associated with sexual intercourse:sexual activitysexual practicesex activity
Word family
276 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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