English · Word Candidate

sex

/ˈsɛks/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: sexes · sexing · sexed

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một loại được chia dựa trên vai trò sinh sản của các sinh vật trong loài

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Noun

Examples

The effect of the medication is dependent upon age, sex, and other factors.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Another category, especially of humans and especially based on sexuality or gender roles.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một loại khác, đặc biệt là của con người và dựa trên vai trò tình dục hoặc giới tính

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Noun

Examples

Still there are some loop-holes out of which a man may creep, and dare to think and act for himself; but for a woman it is an herculean task, because she has difficulties peculiar to her sex to overcome, which require almost super-human powers.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To determine the sex of (an animal).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

xác định giới tính của (động vật)

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Verb

Examples

If we sex the cattle, which is the only way to get at their value, we shall have... 400 cows, 200 yearling heifers.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To have sex with.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

quan hệ tình dục với

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VerbRegister: US, colloquial

Examples

As good as Muddah had handled me in bed, sexing her hadn't done a damn thing to take my mind off my cousin Smoove.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “sex” mean?

Is “sex” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.