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/sɛks/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does sex mean?

noun, verb

Sex refers to the biological distinction between male and female, or the state of being male or female. It can also refer to the act of sexual intercourse.

Example

"The study focused on the differences in sex and gender identity among the participants."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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