: of or relating to intersexuality
intersex conditions
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Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
The drama follows Shams, a young seamstress whose tranquil life unravels when their intersex identity, and the steamy love triangle in which their are entwined, is exposed.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Oct. 2024
Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
Two intersex people in South Africa — one a beauty queen, another an activist — share their unique experiences in director Tunde Skovran’s film, executive produced by Patricia Arquette.
—Beatrice Verhoeven, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Dec. 2023
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Noun
Regardless of the messaging, however, Benitez’s intersex identity is a surprise and likely to earn pushback accordingly.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
The drama follows Shams, a young seamstress whose tranquil life unravels when their intersex identity, and the steamy love triangle in which their are entwined, is exposed.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Oct. 2024
Adjective
Benitez is intersex, having reproductive parts that don't fit the traditional definition of male or female.
—Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
Two intersex people in South Africa — one a beauty queen, another an activist — share their unique experiences in director Tunde Skovran’s film, executive produced by Patricia Arquette.
—Beatrice Verhoeven, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Dec. 2023
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“Intersex.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intersex. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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intersex
noun
in·ter·sex
ˈint-ər-ˌseks 
: an individual that is intermediate in sexual characteristics between a typical male and a typical female
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