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- [uhn-seks]
- /ʌnˈsɛks/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-seks]
- /ʌnˈsɛks/
Definitions of unsex word
- verb with object unsex to deprive of sexual power; render impotent or frigid; spay or castrate. 1
- verb with object unsex to deprive (oneself or another) of the proper or appropriate character and qualities of one's sex, as by unnatural conduct. 1
- verb unsex to deprive (a person) of the attributes of his or her sex, esp to make a woman more callous 0
- verb transitive unsex to deprive of sexual power 0
- verb transitive unsex to deprive of the qualities considered characteristic of one's sex; esp., to make unwomanly 0
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Origin of unsex
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
First recorded in 1595-1605; un-2 + sex
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Parts of speech for Unsex
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unsex popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 55% 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.
unsex usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unsex
verb unsex
- alter — If something alters or if you alter it, it changes.
- antisepticize — to treat with an antiseptic
- asexualize — to make incapable of reproduction, as by castrating.
- autoclave — a strong sealed vessel used for chemical reactions at high pressure
- caponize — to make (a cock) into a capon
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