hermaphrodite

Meanings

• noun

  An organism that possesses both male and female reproductive organs.

• noun

  A person or organism having both male and female sexual characteristics.

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Synonyms

androgyne , gynandromorph , intersex , maphrodite , mophrodite , morphodite , androgynous , hermaphroditic , intersex

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Variants

List of all variants of hermaphrodite that leads to same result
hermaphrodite , hermaphrodites

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Etymology

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From Greek hermaphroditos, from Hermes (Roman Mercury) and Aphrodite.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'hermaphrodite' is derived from Greek mythology.

2. In some cultures, hermaphrodites were considered sacred or divine.

3. Intersex individuals make up an estimated 1.7% of the human population.

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Related Concepts

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1. Intersex: A term used to describe individuals who do not fit typical binary notions of male or female bodies.

2. Androgyny: The combination of masculine and feminine characteristics in an individual.

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Culture

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In Greek mythology, Hermaphroditus was a beautiful youth who was the offspring of Hermes and Aphrodite. He was later transformed into a hermaphrodite by the nymph Salmacis.

How to Memorize "hermaphrodite"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an organism or person with both male and female reproductive organs.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the Greek gods Hermes and Aphrodite.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each meaning: H for Hermaphrodite = Hermaphrodite = Organism with Reproductive organs of both sexes.

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