autosexing

adjective

au·to·sex·ing ˈȯ-tō-ˌsek-siŋ

: exhibiting different characters in the two sexes at birth or hatching

autosexing chickens

Word History

Etymology

auto- + sexing, present participle of sex entry 2

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of autosexing was in 1936

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“Autosexing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/autosexing. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.

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autosexing

adjective

au·to·sex·ing ˈȯt-ō-ˌsek-siŋ

: exhibiting different characters in the two sexes at birth or hatching

autosexing poultry

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