# intersect vs intersex

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### intersect
*verb · IPA /ɪntəˈsɛkt/ · frequency rank #22,708*
To cut into or between; to cut or cross mutually; to divide into parts.

### intersex
*adjective · IPA /ˈɪn.tə.sɛks/ · frequency rank #32,045*
Of an individual, having any of a variety of inherent conditions (in a species with distinct sexes) in which one's sex characteristics differ from those of a typical male and female; for example, having sex characteristics relating to both male and female sexes.

## Source
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