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Word: Sex
Speech Type: Noun
late Middle English (denoting the two categories, male and female): from Old French sexe or Latin sexus
sɛks
(chiefly with reference to people) sexual activity, including specifically sexual intercourse
Short Definition:sexual activity
Examples:- they enjoyed talking about sex
- I didn't want to have sex with him
either of the two main categories (male and female) into which humans and most other living things are divided on the basis of their reproductive functions
Short Definition:either of two main categories into which living things are divided
Examples:- adults of both sexes
Word: Sex
Speech Type: Verb
sɛks
determine the sex of
Short Definition:determine sex of
Examples:- each bird would need to be individually sexed
present something in a more interesting or lively way.
Short Definition:present something in more interesting or lively way
arouse or attempt to arouse someone sexually.
Short Definition:arouse or attempt to arouse someone sexually
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