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masculine
sɛks
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Translation
sex; gender
Word origin
From Latin sexus ('sex, gender'). The same word gives English sex and sexual.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- sexus
- English cognates
- sex, sexual
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralsexes
Examples
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The baby's sex is not yet known.
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The fight between the sexes continues in the world of work.
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This show talks about sex and relationships.
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On this paper, write your name, age and sex.
médicale.
The baby's sex will be revealed at the next medical visit.
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