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epicene vs hermaphrodite

hermaphrodite vs epicene

epicene and hermaphrodite both are nouns.

epicene and hermaphrodite both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
epicene Yes Yes No No
hermaphrodite Yes Yes No No
As nouns, epicene and hermaphrodite are synonyms defined as:
  • epicene and hermaphrodite: one having both male and female sexual characteristics and organs; at birth an unambiguous assignment of male or female cannot be made
Other synonyms of epicene include androgyne, epicene person, gynandromorph, intersex.
epicene (noun) hermaphrodite (noun)
one having both male and female sexual characteristics and organs; at birth an unambiguous assignment of male or female cannot be made one having both male and female sexual characteristics and organs; at birth an unambiguous assignment of male or female cannot be made
epicene (adjective) hermaphrodite (adjective)
having an ambiguous sexual identity of animal or plant; having both male female reproductive organs
having unsuitable feminine qualities
Difference between epicene and hermaphrodite

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