English Explanatory Dictionary

feminization

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of feminizing, or the state of being feminized.
  2. The development of female sex characteristics.
  3. The increasing in female population or participation.

Pronunciation

/ˌfɛmɪnɪˈzeɪʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-feminization.wav

Word forms

feminization feminizations feminisation

Etymology

From feminize + -ation.

Synonyms

femalization

Antonyms

masculinization masculinisation masculization masculisation

Derived words

hyperfeminization overfeminization refeminization
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