in·ter·sex·u·al ( n t r-s k sh -l)adj. 1. Existing or occurring between the sexes: intersexual competition. 2. Having both male and female anatomical characteristics, including in varying degrees reproductive organs and secondary sexual characteristics, as a result of an abnormality of the sex chromosomes or a hormonal imbalance during embryogenesis. n. An intersexual person. in ter·sexu·ali·ty (- l-t ) n.in ter·sexu·al·ly adv. |
intersexual [ˌɪntəˈsɛksjʊəl]
adj
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) occurring or existing between the sexes
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) relating to or being an intersex
intersexuality , intersexualism n
intersexually adv
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | intersexual - existing or occurring between the sexes sexual - having or involving sex; "sexual reproduction"; "sexual spores" |
| 2. | intersexual - having sexual characteristics intermediate between those of male and female androgynous - having both male and female characteristics |
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