Definition

To remove the sexual characteristics or abilities from someone or something.

Example

The character in the play was unsexed to emphasize their role beyond gender.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear about that new study on how to unsex certain breeds of animals?

Yeah, I read that it could help with population control in some cases.

It's interesting how they aim to unsex them without harming their health.

Exactly! It's a unique approach to managing wildlife.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unsex → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "sex" (from Latin "sexus", meaning gender or sex). The word "unsex" means to remove or negate the characteristics of gender or sex.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') and 'gender' ('sex') — so unsex means to remove gender characteristics.

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