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sexes

/ˈsɛksɪz/
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noun

  • An offshoot of a larger religion; a group sharing particular (often unorthodox) political and/or religious beliefs.

    "A religious sect."

  • A group following a specific ideal or a leader.
  • A cutting; a scion.

noun

  • A category into which sexually-reproducing organisms are divided on the basis of their reproductive roles in their species.

    "The effect of the medication is dependent upon age, sex, and other factors."

  • Another category, especially of humans and especially based on sexuality or gender roles.
  • The members of such a category, taken collectively.
  • The distinction and relation between these categories, especially in humans; gender.
  • (with "the") Women; the human female sex and those who belong to it.
  • Sexual activity, usually sexual intercourse unless preceded by a modifier.
  • Genitalia: a penis or vagina.

verb

  • To determine the sex of an animal.
  • To have sex with.
Synonyms:gender

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