Definition

A person who identifies the sex of living organisms, such as animals or plants.

Example

The sexer carefully examined the chicks to determine their gender.

Conversation

I heard you got a new job as a sexer at the farm.

Yeah, it's really interesting work!

What exactly does a sexer do there?

I determine the sex of the chicks and help with their breeding.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'sexer' is derived from 'sex' (from Latin 'sexus', meaning gender or sex) and the suffix '-er' (meaning a person who performs a specific action). Therefore, 'sexer' refers to a person who identifies or categorizes gender or sex.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sex' as referring to gender and '-er' as indicating a person. This helps you remember that a 'sexer' is someone who deals with gender.

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