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- [meyl]
- /meɪl/
- /meɪl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [meyl]
- /meɪl/
Definitions of maleness word
- noun maleness a person bearing an X and Y chromosome pair in the cell nuclei and normally having a penis, scrotum, and testicles, and developing hair on the face at adolescence; a boy or man. 1
- noun maleness an organism of the sex or sexual phase that normally produces a sperm cell or male gamete. 1
- noun maleness Botany. a staminate plant. 1
- adjective maleness of, relating to, or being a male animal or plant. 1
- adjective maleness pertaining to or characteristic of a male person; masculine: a male voice. 1
- adjective maleness composed of males: a male choir. 1
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Origin of maleness
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English < Middle French ma(s)le < Latin masculus. See masculine
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Maleness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
maleness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
maleness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for maleness
noun maleness
- vigor — active strength or force.
- manhood — the state or time of being a man or adult male person; male maturity.
- potency — the state or quality of being potent.
- strength — the quality or state of being strong; bodily or muscular power; vigor.
- manliness — having qualities traditionally ascribed to men, as strength or bravery.
Antonyms for maleness
noun maleness
- weakness — the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness.
- femininity — the quality of being feminine; womanliness.
Top questions with maleness
- how does the y chromosome determine maleness in humans?
- what is maleness?
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