transsexual

/trænt(s)ˈsɛkʃ(əw)əl/
/trænzˈsɛkʃuəl/
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Other forms: transsexuals

Definitions of transsexual
  1. adjective
    overwhelmingly desirous of being, or completely identifying with, the opposite sex
  2. noun
    a person who has undergone a sex change operation
    synonyms: transexual
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    type of:
    anomaly, unusual person
    a person who is unusual
  3. noun
    a person whose sexual identification is entirely with the opposite sex
    synonyms: transexual
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    type of:
    individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul
    a human being
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