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Meaning:

Noun:

  • countable Either of two main divisions (either female or male) into which many organisms can be placed, according to reproductive function or organs; gender.
  • euphemism Genitalia; a penis or vagina.
  • with the definite article '''the sex'''. Women; womankind. Also, ''the fair sex'', ''the fairer sex'', ''the whimsical sex''.
  • uncountable Sexual intercourse; the act of sexual intercourse.
  • uncountable The distinguishing property, quality, or assemblage of properties by which organisms are classified as female or male on the basis of their reproductive organs and functions; the set of properties by which male is distinguished from female.

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Verb:

  • colloquial To have sex with.
  • zoology To determine the biological sex of an animal.

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