Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dee-seks]
- /diˈsɛks/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dee-seks]
- /diˈsɛks/
Definitions of desex word
- verb transitive desex to remove the sex organs of 3
- verb transitive desex to suppress or lessen the sexual characteristics of 3
- verb with object desex Veterinary Surgery. to castrate or spay. 1
- verb with object desex to deprive of sex, sex appeal, or sexual interest. 1
- verb with object desex to remove elements of sexism from; degenderize: a campaign to desex business writing. 1
- noun desex Deprive (someone) of sexual qualities or attraction. 1
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Origin of desex
First appearance:
before 1910 One of the 15% newest English words
First recorded in 1910-15; de- + sex
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Desex
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
desex popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
desex usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with desex
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- when to desex a dog?
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- how to desex a dog?
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