Sexed: meaning, definitions and examples

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sexed

 

[ sษ›kst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

sexual characteristics

The term 'sexed' refers to the attribution of a sex or gender to a specific organism, particularly in biological contexts. It is often used in discussions surrounding sex differentiation, especially in animals and plants. 'Sexed' may also imply that the subject has undergone a process of sexual development or maturation. Understanding whether an organism is 'sexed' helps in various scientific fields, including ecology, genetics, and reproductive biology.

Synonyms

gendered, sexualized

Examples of usage

  • The researchers sexed the fish to determine their breeding capabilities.
  • In botany, flowers are often sexed to understand their reproductive structures.
  • Sexed individuals provide critical data for population studies.

Translations

Translations of the word "sexed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sexo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sexuell

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ seks

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะตะบัะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ seks

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ€งๅˆฅ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sexรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sexado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cinselleลŸtirilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ฑ๋ณ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌู†ุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pohlavnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pohlavnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ€งๅˆซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ spol

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kyn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ะฝั‹ัั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฅแƒ”แƒกแƒแƒ‘แƒ แƒ˜แƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cins

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sexo

Word origin

The word 'sexed' derives from the word 'sex', which comes from the Latin 'sexus,' meaning 'gender' or 'the state of being male or female.' The use of the term 'sex' evolved over time, first appearing in English in the 14th century to refer to the biological distinction of male and female. The term 'sexed' emerged around the late 20th century, particularly in the fields of biology and the social sciences. It has since been employed in various contexts, most notably in discussions regarding biological classification, gender identity, and social constructs surrounding gender roles. As research in genetics and sexuality progressed, so did the application of 'sexed' in both academic and everyday language, reflecting a broader understanding of gender beyond binary classifications.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,843, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.