1. Parts of Speech: Adjective, Verb (past tense)
2. Definitions:
- Adjective: characterized by a specific sex or gender; possessing sexual characteristics
- Verb (past tense): determined the sex of an animal or plant
3. Pronunciations:
- US: /seks(t)/
- UK: /seks(t)/
4. Origin and Usage: The word "sexed" originated from the verb "sex" which means to determine the sex of an animal or plant. The adjective form is used to describe an animal or plant that has been determined to be male or female. It is commonly used in the field of biology and animal husbandry.
5. Synonyms: None
6. Related Words: sexes
7. Example Sentences:
- The farmer used a sexed semen to breed his cows.
- The sexed chicks were separated into male and female groups.
- The sexed plant was determined to be a female.