sex
Translation
sex, gender
Examples
Please indicate your sex on the form.
Please indicate your sex on the form.
They talked about the importance of safe sex.
They talked about the importance of safe sex.
Grammar Patterns
((sex)) biological category (male or female) What is the baby's sex?
((sex)) sexual activity or intercourse They had sex.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gender, intercourse
Etymology
From Latin 'sexus', meaning 'sex, state of being either male or female'.
Memory Tips
A short, common word with two main meanings: biological category (male/female) and physical intimacy.