male

Meanings

• noun

  A person of the male sex, or a male animal.

  - "The male elephant is larger than the female."
  - "The male human typically has a deeper voice than the female."

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Pronunciation

1. /meɪl/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

female

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Synonyms

pin , plug , manly , mannish , masculine

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with male
ale , ail , mail , pale , tail , whale

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Male (Scots) : A servant or attendant.
   

2. Male (English) : A type of fabric.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of male that leads to same result
male , maleness , malenesses , males , Male , male alto , male altos , male fern , male ferns , male menopause , male menopauses , male-pattern baldness , male-pattern baldnesses , male-sterile , male chauvinism , male chauvinist pig

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Forms

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Males, Manner of males, Male's

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Etymology

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From Old English māle, māl, meaning 'adult male, man, male animal'.

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Trivia

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1. The male and female sexes are differentiated by their chromosomes. Males have one X and one Y chromosome, while females have two X chromosomes.

2. In some species, males and females have distinct physical characteristics, such as antlers in deer or manes in lions.

3. Historically, males have held positions of power and authority in many societies, such as kings, presidents, and CEOs.

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Related Concepts

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1. Female: The opposite sex to male.

2. Gender: The social and cultural roles, behaviors, expressions, and identities that a society considers appropriate for men and women.

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Culture

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In many cultures, the male gender is associated with strength, leadership, and protection. In literature, males are often depicted as warriors, kings, and heroes. In art, male figures are commonly depicted in powerful and dominant poses. In music, male voices dominate in various genres such as rock, pop, and opera.

How to Memorize "male"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a man or an animal with male characteristics.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a man or a male animal.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym MALES to remember Male: Man, Adult, Large, Elephant, Strong.

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