Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

unisex

/ˈjunəˌsɛks/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.00 in modern English

Syllables: uni-sex
IPA: /ˈjunəˌsɛks/

13

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Not distinguished on the basis of sex or gender; suitable for any sex or gender.

adj

Of or pertaining to only one sex or gender; unisexual.

Dated

noun

The state of not being distinguished on the basis of sex or gender; the state of being suitable for any sex or gender.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Kim is a unisex name."
"So while today’s unisex fashions may seem like another benchmark for equality, it’s rarely progressive when you look at it through the lens of a lucrative fashion industry that’s looking to turn a profit."

Etymology

From uni- (prefix meaning ‘one, single’) + sex.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈjunəˌsɛks/
British English: /ˈjuːnɪsɛks/

Usage

Phrases

non-binary

Frequently Paired Words

unisexual unisexuality unisexualize unisexually non-binary intersex

Synonyms

epicene genderless gender-neutral nongendered omnigender synoecious ungendered unisexual

Antonyms

gendered

Questions

How do you pronounce unisex?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈjunəˌsɛks/.
What does unisex mean?: Not distinguished on the basis of sex or gender; suitable for any sex or gender.
Where does unisex come from?: From uni- (prefix meaning ‘one, single’) + sex.

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