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trans·sex·u·al  (trns-sksh-l)
n.
1. One who wishes to be considered by society as a member of the opposite sex.
2. One who has undergone a sex change.
trans·sexu·al adj.
trans·sexu·al·ism, trans·sexu·ali·ty (-l-t) n.
transsexual, transexual [trænzˈsɛksjʊəl]
n
1. (Psychiatry) a person who permanently acts the part of and completely identifies with the opposite sex
2. (Medicine / Surgery) a person who has undergone medical and surgical procedures to alter external sexual characteristics to those of the opposite sex
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.transsexual - a person who has undergone a sex change operation
transexual
unusual person, anomaly - a person who is unusual
2.transsexual - a person whose sexual identification is entirely with the opposite sex
transexual
individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul - a human being; "there was too much for one person to do"
Adj.1.transsexual - overwhelmingly desirous of being, or completely identifying with, the opposite sex
homosexual - sexually attracted to members of your own sex
Translations
transsexual [trænzˈseksjʊəl]
A. ADJ → transexual
B. N → transexual mf
transsexual [ˌtrænˈsɛkʃuəl]
adj → transsexuel(le)
n → transsexuel(le) m/f
transsexual
n → Transsexuelle(r) mf
transsexual [trænzˈsɛksjʊəl] n & adj → transessuale (m/f) inv
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