The difference between Other-sex and Same-sex

When used as adjectives, other-sex means of or pertaining to attraction to the opposite sex, whereas same-sex means restricted to members of a single sex.


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  1. Other-sex as an adjective:

    Of or pertaining to attraction to the opposite sex; heterosexual.

  1. Same-sex as an adjective:

    Restricted to members of a single sex.

    Examples:

    "a same-sex school"

  2. Same-sex as an adjective:

    Of, relating to, or between homosexual men or women.

    Examples:

    "Some nations have legalized same-sex marriage."

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