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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

  1. 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.
  2. noun Another category, especially of humans and especially based on sexuality or gender roles.
  3. noun The members of such a category, taken collectively.
  4. noun The distinction and relation between these categories, especially in humans; gender.

Full definition of sex

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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