Word
intersex
Phoneticsin·ter·sex
Definition
n. describes a person whose biological sex is not clearly male or female. This can happen because of physical traits or genetic factors that do not fit the typical patterns.
n. refers to a person whose biological sex is not clearly male or female, often due to physical or genetic characteristics that do not conform to typical binary classifications.
Examples
“The doctor explained that the baby was intersex.”
“In many cultures, intersex individuals have historically been treated as a third gender or been assigned a sex at birth without their consent.”
“The study highlights the genetic diversity found in intersex animals, showing how natural variation can lead to physical traits that do not fit into the traditional male-female binary.”
Examples
simple
“The doctor explained that the baby was intersex.”
contextual
“In many cultures, intersex individuals have historically been treated as a third gender or been assigned a sex at birth without their consent.”
complex
“The study highlights the genetic diversity found in intersex animals, showing how natural variation can lead to physical traits that do not fit into the traditional male-female binary.”
Real-World Examples
“Collectively, intersex variations occur in 0.2% to 6% of the population , depending on which variations you choose to count.” Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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