Masculine
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Masculine
Masculine (/ˈmæskjʊlɪn/; from Latin masculinus) is a term that is typically associated with male qualities attributed specifically to men and boys or things considered masculine.
Etymology
The term Masculine is derived from Middle French masculin and in turn from Latin masculinus which is a diminutive of mas meaning male or man.
Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈmæskjʊlɪn/
- Rhymes: -ɪn
Related Terms
- Gender: The range of characteristics pertaining to, and differentiating between, masculinity and femininity.
- Feminine: A term that is typically associated with qualities attributed specifically to women and girls or things considered feminine.
- Androgynous: A term used to describe something that has both male and female characteristics.
- Gender Identity: A personal conception of oneself as male or female (or rarely, both or neither).
- Sex: Either of the two main categories (male and female) into which humans and most other living things are divided on the basis of their reproductive functions.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Masculine
- Wikipedia's article - Masculine
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