sex
Translation
sex, gender
Examples
What is the sex of the baby?
What is the sex of the baby?
They talked about safe sex.
They talked about safe sex.
Grammar Patterns
the sex of ((sb./sth.)) What is the sex of the baby?
to have sex They talked about safe sex.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gender, intercourse, intimacy
Etymology
From Latin 'sexus', meaning 'state of being either male or female'.
Memory Tips
A short, three-letter word with two main meanings: a biological category or a physical act.