sex (s ks)n. 1. a. The property or quality by which organisms are classified as female or male on the basis of their reproductive organs and functions. b. Either of the two divisions, designated female and male, of this classification. 2. Females or males considered as a group. 3. The condition or character of being female or male; the physiological, functional, and psychological differences that distinguish the female and the male. See Usage Note at gender. 4. The sexual urge or instinct as it manifests itself in behavior. 5. Sexual intercourse. 6. The genitals. tr.v. sexed, sex·ing, sex·es 1. To determine the sex of (an organism). 2. Slang a. To arouse sexually. Often used with up. b. To increase the appeal or attractiveness of. Often used with up. [Middle English, from Latin sexus.] |
sexed [sɛkst]
adj
1. (in combination) having a specified degree of sexuality undersexed
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) of, relating to, or having sexual differentiation
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| Adj. | 1. | sexed - having sexual differentiation sexual - having or involving sex; "sexual reproduction"; "sexual spores" |
| 2. | sexed - characterized by sexuality; "highly sexed" sexy - marked by or tending to arouse sexual desire or interest; "feeling sexy"; "sexy clothes"; "sexy poses"; "a sexy book"; "sexy jokes" |
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