androgyneity
|an-dro-gy-ne-i-ty|
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/ˌæn.drə.dʒaɪˈniː.ə.ti/
having both male and female qualities
Etymology
Etymology Information
'androgyneity' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'androgyneia,' where 'andr-' meant 'man' and 'gynē' meant 'woman.'
Historical Evolution
'androgyneia' changed from the Greek word to the English 'androgyny,' and eventually became the modern English word 'androgyneity.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the state of being both male and female,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the quality or state of being androgynous.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being androgynous; having both male and female characteristics.
The artist's work explores themes of androgyneity and gender fluidity.
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Last updated: 2025/08/03 23:36