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sex vs hermaphroditism

hermaphroditism vs sex

sex and hermaphroditism both are nouns.

sex is a verb but hermaphroditism is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sex Yes No Yes No
hermaphroditism Yes No No No
As nouns, hermaphroditism is a hyponym of sex; that is, hermaphroditism is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than sex:
  • sex: the properties that distinguish organisms on the basis of their reproductive roles
  • hermaphroditism: showing characteristics of both sexes
Other hyponyms of sex include maleness, masculinity, androgyny, bisexuality, femaleness, feminineness.
sex (noun) hermaphroditism (noun)
activities associated with sexual intercourse showing characteristics of both sexes
the properties that distinguish organisms on the basis of their reproductive roles congenital condition in which external genitalia and internal sex organs have both male and female characteristics
all of the feelings resulting from the urge to gratify sexual impulses
either of the two categories (male or female) into which most organisms are divided
sex (verb) hermaphroditism (verb)
tell the sex (of young chickens)
to evoke sexual feelings
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