Sex: meaning, definitions and examples

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sex

 

[ sษ›ks ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

physical activity

Sex refers to the biological characteristics that define humans as male or female. It involves physical and biological features such as reproductive organs, chromosomes, and hormones.

Synonyms

copulation, intercourse, sexual activity

Examples of usage

  • Sexual intercourse is a common form of sex between partners.
  • Sexual activity can lead to the transmission of sexually transmitted infections.
  • There are different preferences and practices when it comes to sex among individuals.
Context #2 | Noun

gender

Sex can also refer to the social and cultural attributes associated with male and female roles in society. It encompasses gender identity, gender expression, and societal expectations.

Synonyms

gender, gender expression, gender identity

Examples of usage

  • Gender identity is different from biological sex.
  • Societal norms often dictate how individuals should behave based on their sex.
  • The concept of gender roles has evolved over time.
Context #3 | Verb

informal usage

In informal usage, 'sex' can mean to engage in sexual activity or intercourse.

Synonyms

engage in sexual activity, intimate relations

Examples of usage

  • They decided to sex it up and add some steamy scenes to the movie.
  • He joked that he was going to sex up his dating profile to attract more attention.

Translations

Translations of the word "sex" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sexo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Geschlecht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jenis kelamin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ะฐั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pล‚eฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ€งๅˆฅ (ใ›ใ„ในใค)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sexe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sexo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cinsiyet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ฑ๋ณ„ (seongbyeol)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌู†ุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pohlavรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pohlavie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ€งๅˆซ (xรฌngbiรฉ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ spol

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kyn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ะฝั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฅแƒ”แƒกแƒ˜ (skesi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cins

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sexo

Word origin

The word 'sex' originates from the Latin word 'sexus', which means 'state of being male or female'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to the biological differences between males and females. Over time, the word has also come to encompass social and cultural aspects of gender identity and roles in society.

See also: sexiness, sexist, sextet, sexual, sexy.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,637, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.