androgynal
|an-drog-y-nal|
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/ænˈdrɑːdʒɪnəl/
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/ænˈdrɒdʒɪnəl/
having both male and female qualities
Etymology
'androgynal' originates from English, specifically from the word 'androgynous,' which itself comes from the Greek 'andro-' meaning 'man' and 'gynē' meaning 'woman.'
'androgynal' was formed as an adjective from 'androgyny' and 'androgynous,' and eventually became a rare synonym for 'androgynous' in modern English.
Initially, it meant 'having both male and female characteristics,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having both male and female characteristics; relating to or characteristic of androgyny.
The statue had an androgynal appearance, blending masculine and feminine features.
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Last updated: 2025/08/03 22:51