Difference between Transsexual and Homosexual

What is the difference between Transsexual and Homosexual?

Transsexual as an adjective is being a transsexual. while Homosexual as an adjective is sexually attracted solely or primarily to other members of the same sex.

Transsexual

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Being a transsexual.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A person whose gender self-image contradicts with the physical gender he/she was born with. One who has changed or is in the process of changing his/her physical sex by undergoing medical treatment such as hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and/or sex reassignment surgery (SRS).

Homosexual

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A person who is attracted solely or primarily to others of the same sex.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Sexually attracted solely or primarily to other members of the same sex.Pertaining to homosexuality, as a relationship, an attraction, a desire, etc.Intended for or used by homosexuals, as a nightclub, a bar, etc.

We hope you now know whether to use Transsexual or Homosexual in your sentence.

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