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- [seks]
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- [seks]
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Definitions of sex word
- noun sex either the male or female division of a species, especially as differentiated with reference to the reproductive functions. 1
- noun sex the sum of the structural and functional differences by which the male and female are distinguished, or the phenomena or behavior dependent on these differences. 1
- noun sex the instinct or attraction drawing one sex toward another, or its manifestation in life and conduct. 1
- noun sex coitus. 1
- noun sex genitalia. 1
- verb with object sex to ascertain the sex of, especially of newly-hatched chicks. 1
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Origin of sex
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin sexus, perhaps akin to secāre to divide (see section)
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Sex
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sex popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
sex usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for sex
noun sex
- carnal knowledge — Chiefly Law. sexual intercourse.
- cohabitation — the state or condition of living together in a conjugal relationship without being married
- coition — sexual intercourse
- coitus — Coitus is sexual intercourse.
- copula — A copula is the same as a linking verb.
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