feminize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make (more) feminine.
  2. To become (more) feminine.

Pronunciation

/ˈfɛmɪnaɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-feminize.wav /ˈfemɪnɑez/ /ˈfemənaɪz/ [ˈfemɪnɑe̯z]

Word forms

feminize feminizes feminizing feminized femininize femininise feminise

Etymology

From Latin fēmina (“woman, female”) + -ize.

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