coupling vs sex

sex vs coupling

coupling and sex both are nouns.

coupling is not a verb while sex is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
coupling	Yes	No	No	No
sex	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, sex is a hypernym of coupling; that is, sex is a word with a broader meaning than coupling:

coupling: the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes
sex: activities associated with sexual intercourse

Other hypernyms of coupling include sex activity, sexual activity, sexual practice.

coupling (noun)	sex (noun)
the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes	activities associated with sexual intercourse
a mechanical device that serves to connect the ends of adjacent objects	the properties that distinguish organisms on the basis of their reproductive roles
a connection (like a clamp or vise) between two things so they move together	all of the feelings resulting from the urge to gratify sexual impulses
	either of the two categories (male or female) into which most organisms are divided

coupling (verb)	sex (verb)
	tell the sex (of young chickens)
	to evoke sexual feelings

Difference between coupling and sex

Words related to "sex"

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