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masculine

The correct spelling is masculine.

How to pronounce masculine

/ˈmæskjələn/
noun

IPA: /ˈmæskjələn/

Say it like: Mas-cul-ine

The correct spelling is masculine. (grammar) The masculine gender. For example: "“John”, “Paul” and “Jake” are masculine names."

Usage Examples

“John”, “Paul” and “Jake” are masculine names.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.(grammar) The masculine gender.
  2. 2.(grammar) A word of the masculine gender.
  3. 3.That which is masculine.
  4. 4.(possibly obsolete) A man.

adjective

  1. 1.Of or pertaining to the male gender; manly.
  2. 2.Of or pertaining to the male sex; biologically male, not female.
  3. 3.Belonging to males; typically used by males.
  4. 4.Having the qualities stereotypically associated with men: virile, aggressive, not effeminate.
  5. 5.(grammar) Of, pertaining or belonging to the male grammatical gender, in languages that have gender distinctions.

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