unisexual

[ yoo-nuh-sek-shoo-uh l ]
/ ˌyu nəˈsɛk ʃu əl /

adjective

of or relating to one sex only.
having only male or female organs in one individual, as an animal or a flower.

Origin of unisexual

First recorded in 1795–1805; uni- + sexual

OTHER WORDS FROM unisexual

u·ni·sex·u·al·i·ty, noun u·ni·sex·u·al·ly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for unisexual

unisexual
/ (ˌjuːnɪˈsɛksjʊəl) /

adjective

of or relating to one sex only
(of some organisms) having either male or female reproductive organs but not both

Derived forms of unisexual

unisexuality, noun unisexually, adverb

Scientific definitions for unisexual

unisexual
[ yōō′nĭ-sĕkshōō-əl ]

Having the sex organs of only one sex; not hermaphroditic. Used of organisms.
Having stamens and pistils in separate flowers borne on the same plant; diclinous. Used of flowers.