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Definition
Sex characteristic; a physical feature used to distinguish between male and female.
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How it's used
Primarily used in biological, medical, or educational contexts to discuss physical development. It is a formal term that rarely appears in casual, everyday conversation unless the topic is specifically health or anatomy. When discussing general physical traits, people usually opt for more descriptive or colloquial phrasing.
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Many secondary sex characteristics appear during puberty.
Do you know what primary sex characteristics are?
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Common phrases
primary sex characteristic
secondary sex characteristic
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general physical appearance or beauty standards. It specifically refers to biological markers used to distinguish between sexes, not general attractiveness or personality traits.
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