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ambisextrous

am·bi·sex·trous
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [am-bi-sek-struh s]
    • /ˌæm bɪˈsɛk strəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [am-bi-sek-struh s]
    • /ˌæm bɪˈsɛk strəs/

Definitions of ambisextrous word

  • adjective ambisextrous Informal. sexually attracted to both sexes; bisexual. used by or suitable for either sex; unisex: ambisextrous hair styles. 1
  • adjective ambisextrous held in common by both sexes, especially sexual characteristics. 1
  • adjective ambisextrous (humorous, sometimes offensive, of a person) Bisexual. 0
  • adjective ambisextrous Epicene, androgynous. 0
  • adjective ambisextrous Having both male and female, or masculine and feminine elements. 0
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Origin of ambisextrous

First appearance:

before 1965
One of the 2% newest English words
1965-70; blend of sex and ambidextrous

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Parts of speech for Ambisextrous

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Ambisextrous

ambisextrous popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

ambisextrous usage trend in Literature

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