intersexual

adjective

in·​ter·​sex·​u·​al ˌin-tər-ˈsek-shə-wəl 

-shwəl,

-shəl

1

: existing between sexes

intersexual hostility

2

: intersex

intersexual individuals

intersexually

ˌin-tər-ˈsek-shə-wə-lē 

-shwə-lē

-shə-lē

adverb

Word History

Etymology

inter- + sexual; (sense 2) after German intersexuell

Note: See notes at intersex entry 1 and intersexuality.

First Known Use

circa 1866, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

intersexual

1 of 2 adjective

in·​ter·​sex·​u·​al

ˌint-ər-ˈseksh-(ə-)wəl, -ˈsek-shəl

1

: existing between sexes

intersexual hostility

2

: intersex

intersexually

-ˈseksh-(ə-)wə-lē, -(ə-)lē

adverb

intersexual

2 of 2 noun

: an individual exhibiting intersexuality