Etymology

intersex

in·ter·sex
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Today it means: Of an individual, having any of a variety of inherent conditions (in a species with distinct sexes) in which one's sex characteristics differ from those of a typical male and female; for example, having sex characteristics relating to both male and female sexes. Full definition →

German Intersexe
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  1. German · borrowed fromIntersexe
  2. German · borrowed fromIntersexe
  3. English todayintersex

Borrowed from German Intersexe. By surface analysis, inter- + sex. (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium. Particularly: “Needs more details, especially the German etymology.”) Doublet of intersect.

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