Definition

The condition of having only one sex, either male or female, and not being hermaphroditic.

Example

Unisexuality is common in many species, where individuals are either male or female.

Conversation

I was reading about unisexuality the other day.

Oh really? What's that all about?

It's interesting because it refers to having only one sex, like being strictly male or female.

That makes sense! I guess it's different from being a hermaphrodite.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unisexuality → It is formed from "uni-" (meaning one) and "sexualis" (from Latin, meaning relating to sex). The word "unisexuality" refers to the condition of having only one sex or being of a single sex.

Memory Tip

Think of 'one' ('uni-') relating to 'sex' ('sexualis') — this helps you remember that unisexuality means being of one sex.

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