Where does “intersex” come from?

Intersex derives from German Intersexe, a term formed from the prefix inter- and the noun Sexe, denoting individuals whose biological sex characteristics do not fit typical male or female categories.

intersex (English): Any of a variety of inherent conditions whereby...

Definitions

  1. Any of a variety of inherent conditions whereby...

Ancestry of “intersex”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1GermanIntersexe

Words derived from “intersex

Every word from German Intersexe