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sex (seks)
noun
- either of the two divisions, male or female, into which persons, animals, or plants are divided, with reference to their reproductive functions
- the character of being male or female; all the attributes by which males and females are distinguished
- anything connected with sexual gratification or reproduction or the urge for these; esp., the attraction of those of one sex for those of the other
- intercourse (sense )
- the genitalia
Etymology: ME < L sexus < ? secare, to cut, divide: see saw
adjective
transitive verb
sex up
Slang- to arouse sexually
- to give appealing or titillating characteristics to
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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Alternate definitions:
sex
n.
Ideas associated with sexual relationships
sexual attraction, sex appeal, magnetism, sensuality, affinity, love, courtship, marriage, generation, reproduction. A group, either male or female
men, women, males, females, the feminine world, the masculine world, androgynes. Gender
sexuality, masculinity, femininity, womanliness, manhood, manliness. Sexual intercourse
coitus, making love, the sexual act, going to bed with someone; see copulation, fornication.Genitals
genitalia, sexual organ, private parts, member*; see genitals.
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Converse of object
- practice: People should therefore not inject; only inject safely with clean equipment if they do; use needle exchange and practice safe sex.
Preposition: outside
- marriage: As long he didn't try to insist that sex outside marriage was a danger to individuals and society alike.
Adjective modifier
- unprotected: STI s There are all manner of nasty problems you can pick up by having unprotected sex with someone who is infected.
Modifies a noun
- discrimination: Examples of indirect sex discrimination are less likely to arise.
Noun used with modifier
- cyber: Lots of cyber sex references also make this show complete.
Preposition: before
- marriage: Dealing With Your Spouses Sexual Past " Couples who've had sex before marriage will inevitably have sexual difficulties in marriage.
Preposition: with
- prostitute: Last update: 29 August 2002 QUESTION I had unprotected sex with a prostitute in the Middle East two days ago.
The word usage examples above have been gathered from various sources to reflect current and historical usage. They do not represent the opinions of YourDictionary.com.
The weaker sex, to piety more prone.
Don't knock masturbation. It's sex with someone I love.
Once sex rears its ugly 'ead it's time to steer clear.
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