intrasexual

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Adjective — Taking place among members of a single sex rather than between the sexes.

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How to use intrasexual

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intrasexual competition intrasexual selection intrasexual conflict intrasexual rivalry

It is a technical term found mainly in scientific and academic writing.

Etymology

The word is built from the prefix intra-, meaning within, joined to sexual. Together they describe something that happens inside a single sex group rather than between the sexes.

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Frequently asked questions

What does intrasexual mean?

It describes something that happens within one sex, such as competition among males or among females.

How is intrasexual different from intersexual?

Intrasexual refers to activity within the same sex, while intersexual refers to interaction between the sexes; they are separate terms with different meanings.

Where is the word intrasexual used?

It is mostly used in biology and psychology, especially when discussing competition or selection within a sex.

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