Sexed Meaning in English
word · lemma: sex
Definition
Describes something whose biological sex has been identified (such as an animal or a plant), or which has physical traits related to sex. Sometimes also refers to being influenced by sex or gender distinctions.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in scientific or technical contexts (biology, agriculture) to describe animals, plants, or references like 'single-sexed' or 'well-sexed.' Not commonly used in everyday English. Often appears as part of compound adjectives (e.g., 'female-sexed chicks').
Example Sentences
The chicks were sexed at the hatchery.
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These plants are sexed before shipping to farmers.
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Only the sexed data was kept for the study.
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At the farm, all rabbits are sexed early to separate males from females.
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The researchers sexed the fish by looking at their fins.
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Eggs from sexed chickens are often sold separately.
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