intersex

in·ter·sex

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [in-ter-seks]
- /ˈɪn tərˌsɛks/
- /ˌɪntəsˈeks/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-ter-seks]
- /ˈɪn tərˌsɛks/

Definitions of intersex word

noun intersex an individual having reproductive organs or external sexual characteristics of both male and female. 1
adjective intersex noting or relating to such an individual; intersexual. 1
noun intersex The abnormal condition of being intermediate between male and female; hermaphroditism. 1
noun intersex the condition of having characteristics intermediate between those of a male and a female 0
noun intersex an individual, esp a person, exhibiting such physiological characteristics 0
noun intersex an abnormal individual having characteristics intermediate between those of male and female 0

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Origin of intersex

First appearance:

before 1915

One of the 14% newest English words

First recorded in 1915-20; back formation from intersexual

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Parts of speech for Intersex

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intersex popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

intersex usage trend in Literature

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