Definition of Sex
Sex
sex
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the act of living things, usually humans or animals, physically touching each other in a way that relates to and includes intercourse;
e.g. It is believed that humans are compelled to be so interested in sex because, biologically, our brains believe we are meant to reproduce.
(noun)
the biological characteristics, primarily those involving reproductive organs, that distinguish living things as male or female in many species;
e.g. There is a difference between the biological sex and gender of someone.
(verb)
to identify the sex of someone or something;
e.g. It can be hard to sex newborn birds or fish.
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