“Sexed” or “Sext”

Overview

sexed / sext are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

sexed: (verb) tell the sex (of young chickens). (adjective) having sexual differentiation. (adjective) characterized by sexuality.

sext: (noun) the fourth of the seven canonical hours; about noon.

Pronunciation

sexed: s·EH·k·s·t

sext: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “sexed”

…New Hampshire Reds can be sexed with fair accuracy.
…Butler's work and view “the sexed body as much a product…
…traumatic "discovery of our separate, sexed, mortal existence" and how both…
…is that redheads are highly sexed; for example, Jonathan Swift satirizes…
…most distinct indicators can be sexed with confidence, while the others
…the chicks can accurately be sexed with little or no training.

Examples of “sext”

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