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sexed

/sɛkst/
Meanings

  • The process of separating males and females in a biological population.

    - "In cattle farming, calves are sexed at birth to separate the males and females. This process helps in managing the herd more effectively."
    - "During a medical examination, a doctor may need to determine the sex of a patient. This can be done through various methods, such as analyzing chromosomes or examining sexual characteristics."
Synonyms

gender
Rhymes
Words rhyming with sexed
sexes , cesses , cesspools , sexless , sexton , sexagenarian
Homophones
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  1. sexed (en) : Determining the sex of an individual.

  2. sexed (en) : Having sexual experiences or relationships.

Variants
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sexed , sex , sexes , sexing
Forms
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The word 'sexed' can appear in various forms depending on the context in which it is used. For instance, it can be used as a verb (e.g., 'to sex' or 'sexing' an individual), as an adjective (e.g., 'sexed' individuals or 'sexed' populations), or as a noun (e.g., 'the sexed' or 'the sexed process').

Etymology
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The word 'sexed' is derived from the verb 'to sex', which means to determine the sex of an individual.

Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the word 'sexed' has its origins in the Middle English word 'sexen', which meant 'to separate by sex'? Or that the term 'sexual orientation' was first coined by the German sex researcher Magnus Hirschfeld in 1896? Or that the famous quote 'People are just as happy as they make up their minds to be' by Abraham Lincoln is often misquoted as 'You can fool all the people all the time'? Or that the famous 'Mona Lisa' painting by Leonardo da Vinci is believed to depict Lisa Gherardini, the wife of Florentine merchant Francesco del Giocondo? Or that the famous 'Star-Spangled Banner' national anthem of the United States was written by Francis Scott Key, a lawyer and poet, in 1814? Or that the famous 'Great Wall of China' is not a continuous wall, but rather a collection of walls and fortifications built over several centuries to protect the northern borders of the Chinese empire? Or that the famous 'Colosseum' amphitheater in Rome, Italy, is not actually called 'Colosseum' in ancient Roman sources, but rather 'Amphitheatrum Flavium' or simply 'Amphitheatrum'? Or that the famous 'Leaning Tower of Pisa' in Italy is not actually leaning as much as it used to, as restoration work carried out in the late 20th century helped to stabilize the tower and reduce the amount of lean?

Related Concepts
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  1. Gender: Gender refers to the socially constructed roles, behaviors, and expectations that are associated with being male or female. While sex refers to the biological differences between males and females, gender refers to the social and cultural meanings that are attached to being male or female.

  2. Sexual orientation: Sexual orientation refers to the emotional, romantic, and sexual attraction that an individual experiences towards other individuals. While some people may experience attraction towards individuals of the same gender (homosexual attraction), others may experience attraction towards individuals of a different gender (heterosexual attraction), or towards individuals of both genders (bisexual attraction). Sexual orientation is distinct from sexual behavior or sexual identity, and is not necessarily fixed or immutable throughout an individual's lifetime.

Culture
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In various cultures and societies, the act of determining the sex of an individual has held different significances. For instance, in some traditional societies, the sex of a child was considered an important factor in determining their role and future prospects within the community.

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