male-directed
|male/di/rect/ed|
B2
/meɪl dɪˈrɛktɪd/
aimed at males
Etymology
Etymology Information
'male-directed' is a compound word formed from 'male' and 'directed', where 'male' refers to the male gender and 'directed' implies being aimed or guided towards.
Historical Evolution
The term 'male-directed' evolved from the combination of 'male' and 'directed', which have been used in English since the Middle Ages.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'guided or aimed towards males', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
intended for or aimed at a male audience or perspective.
The movie was criticized for being too male-directed.
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Last updated: 2025/02/01 19:17