sex

Definition

• n. either of the two categories (male or female) into which most organisms are divided
• n. all of the feelings resulting from the urge to gratify sexual impulses
• n. the properties that distinguish organisms on the basis of their reproductive roles
• v. tell the sex (of young chickens)

Word forms

Present participle

sexing

Past tense

sexed

Third person singular

sexes

Past participle

sexed

Example sentences

1. n.

   The school organized a workshop to discuss the importance of understanding different sexes.

2. vt.

   The movie aimed to sex the characters to highlight their relationships.