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intersex vs epicene

epicene vs intersex

intersex and epicene both are nouns.

intersex is not an adjective while epicene is an adjective.

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

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