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- [seks]
- /sɛks/
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- [seks]
- /sɛks/
Definitions of sexes word
- noun sexes either the male or female division of a species, especially as differentiated with reference to the reproductive functions. 1
- noun sexes 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 sexes the instinct or attraction drawing one sex toward another, or its manifestation in life and conduct. 1
- noun sexes coitus. 1
- noun sexes genitalia. 1
- verb with object sexes to ascertain the sex of, especially of newly-hatched chicks. 1
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Origin of sexes
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 Sexes
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sexes 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".