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intersex vs hermaphrodite

hermaphrodite vs intersex

intersex and hermaphrodite both are nouns.

intersex is not an adjective while hermaphrodite is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
intersex Yes No No No
hermaphrodite Yes Yes No No
As nouns, intersex and hermaphrodite are synonyms defined as:
  • intersex 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 intersex include androgyne, epicene, epicene person, gynandromorph.
intersex (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
intersex (adjective) hermaphrodite (adjective)
of animal or plant; having both male female reproductive organs
Difference between intersex and hermaphrodite

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