intersexuality
1 synonym for intersexuality, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A condition in which someone's body shows a mix of male and female traits, so their sex cannot be classed straightforwardly as one or the other.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use intersexuality
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
living with intersexuality
cases of intersexuality
awareness of intersexuality
It is a neutral, clinical-sounding word suited to formal or medical contexts.
Etymology
Intersexuality is formed from the prefix inter-, meaning between, added to sexuality. The word describes a condition that falls between the usual categories of male and female.
Full origin of intersexuality →Frequently asked questions
What does intersexuality mean?
It refers to having physical sex characteristics that are not clearly male or female, or that combine features of both.
Is intersexuality the same as intersex?
Intersex is used as a synonym, describing the same condition in a shorter form.
Is intersexuality a medical or a social term?
It is a clinical term, used mainly in medical and formal settings, and functions as a synonym of intersex.
