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SEX

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Sex.

How to pronounce sex:

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Sex - as a noun

Either of the two categories (male or female) into which most organisms are divided

Example: "The war between the sexes"

All of the feelings resulting from the urge to gratify sexual impulses

Example: "He wanted a better sex life"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sexual urge

The properties that distinguish organisms on the basis of their reproductive roles

Example: "She didn't want to know the sex of the foetus"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gendersexuality
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
physiological property
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Sex - as a verb

To evoke sexual feelings

Example: "This movie usually arouses the male audience"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arouseexcitewind up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
exciteshakestimulatestir
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Tell the sex (of young chickens)

Example Sentences

"I had a discussion about safe sex with my partner."
"The sex of the protagonist in the story was deliberately kept ambiguous."
"The school provides sex education classes for teenagers."
"He was convicted of a sex crime and sentenced to prison."
"The book explores the role of sex in human relationships."
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Word Game Points

Is SEX a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sex is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SEX has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is SEX a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sex is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SEX has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is SEX a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sex is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SEX has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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