What does "unisexuality" mean?

The property of being unisexual (having characteristics of a single sex); (especially in botany) the property of being imperfect, i.e. having only male (stamina) or female (pistils) reproductive organs in one flower (monoecism) or individual (dioecism).

What is a synonym for "unisexuality"?

Common synonyms include: diclinism, diclinism.

Unisexuality

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Noun

1
The property of being unisexual (having characteristics of a single sex); (especially in botany) the property of being imperfect, i.e. having only male (stamina) or female (pistils) reproductive organs in one flower (monoecism) or individual (dioecism). uncountable
"In all cases of hermaphroditism in animals where unisexuality of the individuals is the rule, the doubly sexed organs are always imperfect, […]"
2
The state of being unisex (suitable for any sex). uncountable
"It is somewhat jarring to find the name "Charlie," a name usually [applied to men, applied to a woman] […] those oriented toward female equality or unisexuality in names and behavior will silently approve of his apparent broad-mindedness."

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diclinism diclinism

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"In all cases of hermaphroditism in animals where unisexuality of the individuals is the rule, the doubly sexed organs are always imperfect, […]"

Etymology

From unisexual + -ity.

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