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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The capacity to develop in either of two different ways, especially to become either male or female countable, uncountable
2. 2
   The presence of both male and female reproductive organs in an individual; hermaphroditism countable, uncountable

Etymology

From bi- + potentiality.

Related phrases

reproductive organ

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