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sexes

The correct spelling is sexes.

How to pronounce sexes

/ˈsɛksɪz/
noun

IPA: /ˈsɛksɪz/

Say it like: Sex-es

The correct spelling is sexes. An offshoot of a larger religion; a group sharing particular (often unorthodox) political and/or religious beliefs. For example: "A religious sect."

Usage Examples

A religious sect.

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

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An offshoot of a larger religion; a group sharing particular (often unorthodox) political and/or religious beliefs.
  2. 2.A group following a specific ideal or a leader.
  3. 3.A cutting; a scion.
  4. 4.A category into which sexually-reproducing organisms are divided on the basis of their reproductive roles in their species.
  5. 5.Another category, especially of humans and especially based on sexuality or gender roles.

verb

  1. 1.To determine the sex of an animal.
  2. 2.To have sex with.

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