feminising
|fem-i-nis-ing|
/ˈfɛmɪnaɪzɪŋ/
(feminise)
make more feminine
Etymology
'feminise' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'fēmina', where 'fēmina' meant 'woman'.
'feminise' changed from Late Latin/Old French formations such as 'feminizāre'/'féminiser' and eventually became the modern English verb 'feminise' (also spelled 'feminize').
Initially, it meant 'to make womanly' in a literal sense, but over time it has broadened to mean 'to give or emphasize feminine characteristics' in social, cultural, linguistic, or stylistic contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
(gerund) the process or act of making something more feminine; the state of becoming more feminine.
There has been a feminising of the profession over the past decades.
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Verb 1
present participle of 'feminise': making something more feminine; to give feminine qualities or characteristics to (a person, role, object, language, etc.).
The campaign focused on feminising the product's packaging to appeal to a different audience.
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Last updated: 2025/10/11 02:33