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masculine

Pronunciation: /ˈmaskjʊlɪn/
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Definition of masculine

adjective

  • 1having qualities or appearance traditionally associated with men:he is outstandingly handsome and robust, very masculine
  • relating to men; male:a masculine voice
  • 2 Grammar of or denoting a gender of nouns and adjectives, conventionally regarded as male: masculine pronouns

noun

(the masculine)
  • the male sex or gender: the dance presents the world of the masculine, its raw energy
  • Grammar a masculine word or form.

Derivatives

masculinely

adverb

Origin:

late Middle English (in grammatical use): via Old French from Latin masculinus, from masculus 'male'

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