gendered
|gen/dered|
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/ˈdʒɛn.dərd/
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/ˈdʒɛn.dəd/
(gender)
identity classification
Etymology
Etymology Information
'gendered' originates from the word 'gender', which comes from the Latin word 'genus', meaning 'kind' or 'type'.
Historical Evolution
'gender' evolved from the Old French word 'gendre', which was derived from the Latin 'genus'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'gender' referred to 'kind' or 'type', but over time it evolved to refer specifically to the classification of male and female.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a specific gender or being influenced by gender.
The toys in the store were clearly gendered, with separate sections for boys and girls.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42