sexed
Americanadjective
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being of a particular sex or having sexual characteristics.
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characterized by sexuality; having sex appeal.
adjective
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(in combination) having a specified degree of sexuality
undersexed
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of, relating to, or having sexual differentiation
Etymology
Origin of sexed
Example Sentences
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Last year, a paper published in Scientific Reports showed that, contrary to prior understanding, softshell turtles possess sex chromosomes, which means that they can be sexed using DNA analysis.
From The New Yorker ● Dec. 24, 2018
A series of swift, scientific maneuvers followed: The researchers measured, sexed and appraised the animal.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 6, 2017
As for your second question, this really tripped me up early in my self-discovery process: “What does it mean to say I am a man, if my body is biologically sexed female?”
From Slate ● Apr. 14, 2016
Bulge on their beaks The two swans have been identified as male birds by the bulge on their beaks, and all of the swans are tagged and sexed at birth.
From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2010
I think I am as strongly sexed as anyone, but I am able to hold a friend in my arms and experience deep comfort and peace without having even a hint of physical sexual feeling.
From Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 2 Sexual Inversion by Ellis, Havelock
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