Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Secondary Sex Character.
Secondary Sex Character - as a noun
The genetically determined sex characteristics that are not functionally necessary for reproduction (pitch of the voice and body hair and musculature)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Example Sentences
"One example of a secondary sex character in humans is the presence of facial hair in males."
"Brightly colored plumage is a secondary sex character in many bird species."
"The mane of a lion is a prominent secondary sex character in male lions."
"In some fish species, the size and shape of fins can be considered as secondary sex characters."
"The development of antlers is a well-known secondary sex character in male deer."
Word Variations & Relations
A-Z Proximities
- secondaries
- secondarily
- secondariness
- secondarinesses
- secondary
- Secondary Sex Character
- seconde
- seconded
- secondee
- secondees
- seconder