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The correct spelling is sex.
How to pronounce sex
/sɛks/
nounIPA: /sɛks/
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The correct spelling is sex. A category into which sexually-reproducing organisms are divided on the basis of their reproductive roles in their species. For example: "The effect of the medication is dependent upon age, sex, and other factors."
Usage Examples
“The effect of the medication is dependent upon age, sex, and other factors.”
“A religious sect.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A category into which sexually-reproducing organisms are divided on the basis of their reproductive roles in their species.
- 2.Another category, especially of humans and especially based on sexuality or gender roles.
- 3.The members of such a category, taken collectively.
- 4.The distinction and relation between these categories, especially in humans; gender.
- 5.(with "the") Women; the human female sex and those who belong to it.
verb
- 1.To determine the sex of an animal.
- 2.To have sex with.
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