Unsexed

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈsɛkst/

Definitions of unsexed

adjective describing something that has had its sex removed or modified

Example Sentences

A1 The unsexed kittens were all playing together in the yard.

A2 The unsexed plants were starting to bloom in the garden.

B1 The unsexed chickens were raised for their meat rather than for laying eggs.

B2 The unsexed puppies were all adopted by loving families.

C1 The unsexed laboratory rats were used for scientific research purposes.

C2 The unsexed fish were carefully monitored in the aquarium for breeding purposes.

Examples of unsexed in a Sentence

formal The laboratory only works with unsexed animals for research purposes.

informal I heard that the new kittens at the shelter are unsexed.

slang I don't know if that bird is a boy or a girl, it's unsexed.

figurative The artist's painting was intentionally unsexed to leave the interpretation up to the viewer.

Grammatical Forms of unsexed

• past tense: unsexed
• plural: unsexed
• comparative: more unsexed
• superlative: most unsexed
• present tense: unsex
• future tense: will unsex
• perfect tense: have unsexed
• continuous tense: is unsexing
• singular: unsexed
• positive degree: unsexed
• infinitive: to unsex
• gerund: unsexing
• participle: unsexed

Origin and Evolution of unsexed

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unsexed' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'lacking' and the word 'sexed' which refers to the biological classification of an individual as male or female.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of animals or plants that had not been determined or altered in terms of their sex, the word 'unsexed' later evolved to also describe individuals who were perceived as lacking typical gender characteristics or traits.