sexual dimorphism

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noun

the condition in which the males and females in a species are morphologically different, as with many birds.

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Origin of sexual dimorphism

First recorded in 1885–90

OTHER WORDS FROM sexual dimorphism

sexually dimorphic, adjective

Words nearby sexual dimorphism

sextuplex, sextuplicate, sex-typed, sexual, sexual abuse, sexual dimorphism, sexual dwarf, sexual generation, sexual harassment, sexual infantilism, sexual intercourse

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How to use sexual dimorphism in a sentence

The CDA was passed not in the name of censorship but in the name of protecting children from stumbling across sexual material.
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But he, like many people using dating apps whatever their sexual identity, remains stoutly positive.
Grindr’s Trans Dating Problem|David Levesley|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Yeah, the “Giant man-puppy” that is Gronkowski won't hold a sexual candle to the blue-eyed dreamboat.
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Early on, the sexual protagonist complains that her Molson-drinking husband is pretty much an incompetent Neanderthal.
‘A Gronking to Remember’ Speed Read: 8 Naughtiest Bits|Emily Shire|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST

It also contains some clunky passages of adultery, temptations of the flesh, and general sexual awkwardness.
Powerful Congressman Writes About ‘Fleshy Breasts’|Asawin Suebsaeng|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The sexual cycle can take place only within the body of one genus of mosquito, anopheles.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis|James Campbell Todd
With regard to the effects on the sexual powers, I have not sufficient data upon which to found positive rules.
A Statistical Inquiry Into the Nature and Treatment of Epilepsy|Alexander Hughes Bennett
Darwin's view that it may have been a result of sexual selection seems the most probable explanation.
Man And His Ancestor|Charles Morris
There have been waves of sexual crime in various countries at various times.
Report of the Special Committee on Moral Delinquency in Children and Adolescents|Oswald Chettle Mazengarb et al.
In Monmouthshire last year there was an increase of 88 per cent in sexual offences.
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British Dictionary definitions for sexual dimorphism

sexual dimorphism

noun

biology differences in appearance between the males and females of a species

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Medical definitions for sexual dimorphism

sexual dimorphism

The physical differences between male and female individuals that arise as a consequence of sexual maturation, including the secondary sex characteristics.