masculine

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to men or boys.

• Having a male gender.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmæskjulɪn/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2174507"

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Antonyms

effeminate , emasculated , epicene , unmanly , female , womanly

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Synonyms

male , manly , virile

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with masculine
masquerade , casserole , solace

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Variants

List of all variants of masculine that leads to same result
masculine , masculinely , masculinities , masculinity , masculines , hyper-masculine , hyper-masculinity , hypermasculine , hypermasculinity

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Latin masculus 'male'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The masculine gender is associated with the Y chromosome.

2. In some cultures, masculinity is equated with aggression and violence.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Feminine: The opposite gender of masculine

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, the masculine gender is often associated with strength, power, and dominance. In art, masculine figures are often depicted as strong and powerful. In music, masculine themes are common in rock and heavy metal genres.

How to Memorize "masculine"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the image of a man or a boy to remember the word 'masculine'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'masculine' with the words 'men' or 'male'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'M is for Masculine, Men and Male' to remember the word.

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