Words Starting With "S"
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Sewed
The word "sewed" is the past tense of the verb "sew." It means to join or attach things together using thread or a needle and thread, typically by inserting the needle through the material being sewed and making a series of stitches to secure it in place.
Sewer-rats
"Sewer-rats" refers to rats that live in sewers, which are underground tunnels or pipes that carry wastewater and sewage from cities and towns.
Sewer
A sewer is an underground pipe or tunnel that carries sewage, water, or waste away from a populated area to a treatment facility.
Sewerage
The term "sewerage" refers to a system of pipes and infrastructure that carries waste and wastewater away from buildings and communities to a treatment or disposal site, such as a sewage treatment plant. It is a crucial component of modern urban infrastructure, providing a vital service in maintaining public health and hygiene by removing wastewater and preventing the spread of diseases.
Sewers
A network of underground drains and pipes that carry waste and wastewater away from a city, town, or urban area.
Sewing
Sewing refers to the handicraft of joining together pieces of fabric, typically by sewing or stitching, to create a garment, textile, or other object. It involves the use of a needle and thread to form a chain of stitches, which hold the fabric together and give it shape. Sewing can be a manual or mechanical process, depending on the tools and equipment used.
Sex
Sex refers to the quality or state of being masculine or feminine. It can also refer to the biological or psychological characteristics that define humans or other living organisms as male or female. In a biological context, sex is determined by the presence of one or more sex chromosomes, with XX chromosomes typically associated with females and XY chromosomes associated with males.<br><br>In a social context, sex can imply the sexual differences that influence relationships, behavior, and societal roles, with males and females often expected to conform to distinct norms and expectations.<br><br>Sex can also be understood as a social construct, implying that the division between male and female is a product of societal and cultural norms.<br><br>It can also refer to the act of sexual intercourse.
Sexagenary
A 60-year cycle in the Chinese calendar, used for dating and reckoning time. It divides each year into one of 10 Heavenly Stems and one of 12 Earthly Branches. The cycle starts from the year 2637 BC and repeats every 60 years. <br><br>The sexagenary cycle is used to date years, but it does not indicate the number of years since a preceding year. It also has 12 animals and 12 symbols which together create combinations to denote the years. The twelve animal symbols include rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig. Likewise, the 10 symbols which denote the Heavenly Stems include and, , and so on.
Sexagesima
The term "sexagesima" refers to something that pertains to sixty. In a musical context, it can also denote the third Sunday before Lent in the Christian liturgical calendar.
Sexagesimal
Sexagesimal refers to a numeral system based on 60 as the base number. It uses 60 as the base number for counting, similar to how the decimal system is based on 10. This means that each place in a sexagesimal number has 60 possible values, with 0, 1, 2, 3, and so on through 59 as the possible digits in one place.
Sexaholic
A sexaholic is a colloquial term for someone who has an excessive and compulsive need or desire for sex. This term is often used interchangeably with the term "sex addict" or "hypersexuality," which refer to an individual's persistent and recurrent attachment to sex. The behavior typically interferes negatively with a person's daily life functions or causes distress, trouble with relationships, or heritability of disabilities. It is characterized by an excessive desire for sex, secretive behavior regarding sexual activities, and apparent lack of control over sexual behavior. The concept of sexual addiction is still not universally recognized as a stand-alone formal disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).
Sexaholics
Sexaholics refers to individuals who are addicted to sex in an obsessive-compulsive manner.
Sexavalent
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Sexed
Sexed refers to something related to or characterized by sex, often specifically referring to biological sex, especially male or female characteristics.<br><br>It can also be an adjective meaning subjected to or experienced sexually perverse or transgressive sex, especially traumatic or exploitative.
Sexennial
Sexennial refers to something that recurs or is done every six years. It comes from the word "sexenial" which means seven yearly, and the name is actually a mix-up between these two.
Sexes
The word "sexes" refers to the male and female categories of a species, typically used in a biological or scientific context to describe the different reproductive roles or characteristics of individuals.
Sexier
Attractive or attractive in a subtle and seductive way; more alluring or provocative than usual.
Sexigesimal
Sexigesimal refers to a base-60 number system, particularly in the context of mathematics, astronomy, and ancient civilizations. It is a system in which the number 60 is the base for counting and represents a major milestone in the development of mathematics, with most of the mathematical knowledge of ancient civilizations like the Babylonians and Mayans being expressed in sexagesimal.
Sexiness
The quality of being attractive and appealing, especially in a sensual way, often in a romantic or seductive manner. It is the quality of making someone or something seem appealing, desirable, or alluring. It can be seen in physical appearance, behavior, mannerisms, or the way one carries themselves.
Sexing
The term "sexing" can have different meanings depending on the context, but some common interpretations are:<br><br>1. Identifying the sex or gender of something, such as an animal, plant, or object.<br>2. Determining the sex or gender of an individual, often for certain purposes like reporting in media or research.<br>3. Describing the process of determining the correct sex or gender of an animal, especially in veterinary medicine or scientific research.<br><br>In informal contexts, "sexing" can also refer to the act of distinguishing between males and females, or the process of assigning a gender to something based on characteristics or physical attributes.<br><br>It's worth noting that the term "sexing" is sometimes used interchangeably with "sex determination," which is a broader concept that encompasses various methods used to identify the sex or reproductive status of an organism.<br><br>In other contexts, "sexing" can have more colloquial or figurative meanings, such as highlighting or emphasizing differences between males and females, often in a way that is attractive, seductive, or provocative.
Sexism
Sexism refers to prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination, usually against women, based on a person's sex. It involves treating people unfairly or differently because of their biology, gender identity, or social expectations surrounding their sex.
Sexist
Bias, discrimination, or prejudice against one sex, especially women, typically characterized by the belief that one sex is superior to the other.
Sexists
Pronouncing the word Rhyming words: stipends, stretches, yearns, dentists<br><br>Definition: People who believe that women are inferior to men or that they are not suited for certain roles or activities.
Sexivalent
The word "sexivalent" is not a valid or recognized word in the English language.<br><br>However, it's possible that you are thinking of the term "quadrivalent" or "pentavalent" (or "hexavalent" if you provided "sexivalent" by mistake).
Sexless
Having no sex or a very little amount of sex; lacking or having a significantly reduced amount of sex characteristics.<br><br>For example: "The classification of some species as sexless can be a temporary or a developmental condition."
Sexologist
A sexologist is a scientist who studies human sexuality, its complexities, and variations. They focus on understanding the psychological, social, and biological aspects of sexual behavior, thoughts, and feelings. Typical tasks for sexologists include:<br><br>1. Researching sexual behaviors and attitudes, both normal and deviant.<br>2. Providing educational programs and workshops on human sexuality.<br>3. Counseling individuals and couples about sexual issues.<br>4. Developing and implementing health programs aimed at preventing sexually transmitted infections and diseases.<br>5. Educating the public, media, and healthcare professionals about human sexuality.<br><br>Sexologists may specialize in areas such as sexual dysfunction, sexually transmitted diseases, or gender identity. In many countries, sexologists are educated and trained as part of a field of psychology or medicine, which entitles them to provide evidence-based assessment, treatment, and counseling related to human sexuality.
Sexology
Sexology is the scientific study of human sexuality, including the biological, psychological, and social aspects. It encompasses the study of human sexual behavior, practices, and relationships, as well as the medical and psychological aspects of sexual health and dysfunction.