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Synonyms of intersex

9 similar words · 3 opposite words

Another word for intersex is X. Other synonyms of intersex are indeterminate.

Synonyms and similar words for intersex

adjectiveOf an individual, having any of a variety of inherent conditions (in a species with distinct sexes)...

verbTo make intersex.

  • intersexualizeSynonym of intersex (“to make intersexual, to make intersex”).

Opposite of intersex

adjectiveOf an individual, having any of a variety of inherent conditions (in a species with distinct sexes)...

  • dyadicPertaining to the physical sex of a person who is exactly male or female in genetics, anatomy and hormone levels; not...
  • endosexNot intersex; born with sex characteristics that are considered typically male or female.
  • perisexDyadic; endosex; not intersex.

Meaning of intersex

  1. adjective Of an individual, having any of a variety of inherent conditions (in a species with distinct sexes) in which one's sex characteristics differ from those of a typical male and female; for example, having sex characteristics relating to both male and female sexes.
  2. noun The condition of being intersex; intersexuality.
  3. noun An individual with any of these conditions.

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Questions about synonyms of intersex

What is another word for intersex?
Intersex has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as X and indeterminate.
What is the opposite of intersex?
The opposite of intersex is dyadic. Other antonyms of intersex are endosex and perisex.
What does intersex mean?
Intersex means of an individual, having any of a variety of inherent conditions (in a species with distinct sexes) in which one's sex characteristics differ from those of a typical male and female; for example, having sex characteristics relating to both male and female sexes.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: intersex (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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