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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSex
/sɛks/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The biological distinction between male and female organisms, often associated with reproductive functions.
"The sex of the animal can often be determined by its physical characteristics." - 2
The act of sexual intercourse.
"They decided to wait until marriage to engage in sex."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'sexus', meaning 'a sex, state of being male or female', historically linked to the root 'secare' meaning 'to divide or cut'. Over centuries, it evolved from signifying biological classification to encompassing sexual activity, desire, and intimacy.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Sex" is said worldwide
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sexe
Transliteration: sɛks
"Le sexe des animaux peut souvent être déterminé par leurs caractéristiques physiques."
Geschlecht
Transliteration: ɡəˈʃlɛçt
"Das Geschlecht des Tieres kann oft durch seine physischen Merkmale bestimmt werden."
sesso
Transliteration: ˈsɛs.so
"Il sesso degli animali può spesso essere determinato dalle loro caratteristiche fisiche."
sexo
Transliteration: ˈseɣ.so
"El sexo de los animales a menudo se puede determinar por sus características físicas."
sexo
Transliteration: ˈsɛksu
"O sexo dos animais pode muitas vezes ser determinado por suas características físicas."
लिंग
Transliteration: ling
"जानवरों का लिंग अक्सर उनकी शारीरिक विशेषताओं से निर्धारित किया जा सकता है।"
性别
Transliteration: xìngbié
"动物的性别通常可以通过其身体特征来确定。"
성별
Transliteration: seongbyeol
"동물의 성별은 종종 신체적 특성으로 결정될 수 있습니다."
性別
Transliteration: seibetsu
"動物の性別はしばしばその身体的特徴によって決定されます。"
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