ANDROGENOUS Meaning and
Definition
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Androgynous is an adjective used to describe something or someone that possesses both masculine and feminine characteristics, or someone whose appearance or identity does not conform to traditional gender expectations or stereotypes. Derived from the Greek words "andros" meaning "man" and "gune" meaning "woman," the term refers to a state of being in which gender distinctions are blurred or indistinct.
When applied to individuals, androgynous typically refers to a person who combines elements of both male and female attributes, physical appearance, or behavior. This can include characteristics such as a combination of both masculine and feminine physical features, dressing androgynously, or displaying gender-neutral traits and expressions. Androgynous individuals often challenge societal expectations and may identify as non-binary, genderqueer, or gender non-conforming.
In a broader context, androgynous can also be used to describe objects, clothing, or styles that are neither exclusively masculine nor feminine. This includes fashion trends that cater to androgynous aesthetics, such as clothing designs that lack traditional gender markers or appeal to individuals regardless of gender identity.
Androgynous, therefore, encompasses a wide spectrum of identities and expressions that transcend conventional gender norms, highlighting the diversity and fluidity of human gender experiences.
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A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for ANDROGENOUS
- zndrogenous
- sndrogenous
- wndrogenous
- qndrogenous
- abdrogenous
- amdrogenous
- ajdrogenous
- ahdrogenous
- ansrogenous
- anxrogenous
- ancrogenous
- anfrogenous
- anrrogenous
- anerogenous
- andeogenous
- anddogenous
- andfogenous
- andtogenous
- and5ogenous
Etymology of ANDROGENOUS
The word "androgynous" is derived from the Greek words "andro" meaning "man" or "male", and "gyne" meaning "woman" or "female". In combination, "androgynous" refers to having characteristics of both genders or exhibiting qualities that are neither distinctly male nor female.
Similar spelling words for ANDROGENOUS
- andropogon,
- anhydride,
- androgen,
- androgyny,
- androgeny,
- andrenid,
- androgenesis,
- antrozous,
- androglossia,
- androgenic,
- androgynous,
- androsterone,
- anthropogenic,
- anatropous,
- anhydrous,
- andresen,
- anthropogeny,
- anadromous,
- androgyne,
- androgenetic.
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