sex
/ˈsɛks/ noun B1- A category into which sexually-reproducing organisms are divided on the basis of their reproductive roles in their species; the system of such categories, which can differ by organism or by taxonomic branch. · The effect of the medication is dependent upon age, sex, and other factors.
- Another category, especially of humans and especially based on sexuality or gender roles.
- The members of such a category, taken collectively.
- The distinction and relation between these categories, especially in humans; gender.
- Sexual activity, may be understood to be sexual intercourse unless preceded by a modifier.
- Genitalia: a penis or vagina/vulva.
Plural sexes
Phrasal verbs and expressions
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“Are you so severe upon your own sex as to doubt the possibility of all this?”
“Eliza Bennet,” said Miss Bingley, when the door was closed on her, “is one of those young ladies who seek to recommend themselves to the other sex by undervaluing their own; and with many men, I daresay, it succeeds; but, in my opinion, it is a paltry device, a very mean art.”
Lady Catherine herself says that, in point of true beauty, Miss de Bourgh is far superior to the handsomest of her sex; because there is that in her features which marks the young woman of distinguished birth.
“When I do myself the honour of speaking to you next on the subject, I shall hope to receive a more favourable answer than you have now given me; though I am far from accusing you of cruelty at present, because I know it to be the established custom of your sex to reject a man on the first application, and, perhaps, you have even now said as much to encourage my suit as would be consistent with the true delicacy of the female character.”
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