sex in Malay
jantina
UK/ˈsɛks/
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Australia/ˈseks/
sex in Malay: jantina, seks. In English, sex means a category into which sexually-reproducing organisms are divided on the basis of their reproductive roles in their species; the system of such categories, which can differ by organism or by taxonomic branch.
Malay words for sex
- reproductive/sexual/gender category (female or male)
- jantina
- act of sexual intercourse — see also rumpy-pumpy
- seks
English meaning of sex
- noun A category into which sexually-reproducing organisms are divided on the basis of their reproductive roles in their species; the system of such categories, which can differ by organism or by taxonomic branch.
- noun Another category, especially of humans and especially based on sexuality or gender roles.
- noun The members of such a category, taken collectively.
- noun The distinction and relation between these categories, especially in humans; gender.
sex in a sentence
- The effect of the medication is dependent upon age, sex, and other factors.
Synonyms of sex
sex in other languages
Questions about sex in Malay
- What is the meaning of sex in Malay?
- Sex in Malay is jantina, seks.
- Apakah maksud sex dalam bahasa Melayu?
- Sex: jantina, seks.
- What does sex mean in English?
- Sex means a category into which sexually-reproducing organisms are divided on the basis of their reproductive roles in their species; the system of such categories, which can differ by organism or by taxonomic branch.
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