Feminine
Feminine
Feminine (/ˈfɛmɪnɪn/), from the Latin femina meaning woman, is a term used in a variety of contexts to denote characteristics traditionally associated with women and girls.
Etymology
The term feminine is derived from the Latin femina, which translates to "woman". It entered the English language in the 14th century, originally used to describe the female sex in terms of gender, and later to denote grammatical gender.
Related Terms
- Gender: A term used to distinguish between male and female, often in relation to societal and cultural roles rather than biological differences.
- Masculine: The counterpart to feminine, often used to denote characteristics traditionally associated with men and boys.
- Androgynous: A term used to describe a person, trait, or culture that embodies both masculine and feminine characteristics.
- Gender Identity: A personal conception of oneself as male, female, both, or neither, which may or may not align with an individual's biological sex.
- Gender Expression: The external manifestation of one's gender identity, usually expressed through behavior, clothing, haircut, voice, or body characteristics.
Pronunciation
Feminine is pronounced as /ˈfɛmɪnɪn/.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Feminine
- Wikipedia's article - Feminine
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