Word
unisex
Phoneticsuni·sex
US/ˈjunɪˌsɛks/
UK/jˈuːnɪsˌɛks/
Definitions
01for all genders
B1 · Intermediate
adj. designed to be used by both men and women.
adj. relating to or designed for people of any sex or gender; not distinguished by gender.
“The gym has unisex changing rooms that anyone can use.”
“The fashion label launched a unisex collection featuring oversized silhouettes intended to fit a wide variety of body types regardless of gender.”
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02single sex
C2 · Proficiency Archaic · Technical
adj. an older way to describe something that is only for one sex.
adj. pertaining to only one sex or gender; synonymous with unisexual in a biological or dated sociological context.
“In some old biology books, they use unisex to mean a plant has only male or female parts.”
“The researcher noted that the species exhibited unisex characteristics, though modern terminology would likely classify this as unisexual reproduction.”
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03the state of being unisex
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Academic
n. the quality of not being divided by gender.
n. the state or quality of not being distinguished on the basis of sex or gender.
“The move toward unisex in fashion has changed how brands design their logos.”
“The shift toward unisex in public facility design reflects broader societal changes regarding gender identity and inclusivity.”
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Etymology
From uni- (prefix meaning ‘one, single’) + sex.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Pre-1
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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