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epicene vs intersex

intersex vs epicene

epicene and intersex both are nouns.

epicene is an adjective but intersex is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
epicene Yes Yes No No
intersex Yes No No No
As nouns, epicene and intersex are synonyms defined as:
  • epicene and intersex: 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, hermaphrodite.
epicene (noun) intersex (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) intersex (adjective)
having an ambiguous sexual identity
having unsuitable feminine qualities
Difference between epicene and intersex

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