Pronunciation: [jˈuːnət͡ʃˌa͡ɪzd] (IPA) 
The word "eunuchized" (IPA: juːnəkaɪzd) is spelled with a "ch" instead of a "t" at the end because it is derived from the noun "eunuch" which ends in "ch" sound. The suffix "-ize" means to "render or make something in a specified state", so adding "-ize" to "eunuch" means to make someone a eunuch, or to castrate them. The past tense form of the verb is "eunuchized" which means someone has been castrated.
"Eunuchized" is a term derived from the noun "eunuch," which refers to a castrated male. In this context, "eunuchized" is the past participle form of the verb "eunuchize," which means to subject someone to the process of becoming a eunuch.
Being eunuchized typically involves the removal or destruction of the testicles, which renders the individual incapable of reproduction and significantly alters their hormonal balance. Historically, eunuchs were often created for various purposes, such as serving in the royal courts of certain cultures or working as domestic servants in harems.
More broadly, "eunuchized" can be used metaphorically to describe any situation or individual that has undergone a process of emasculation or castration, rendering them powerless or ineffective in a particular domain. It signifies a loss of virility, potency, or assertiveness, resulting in a perceived diminishment of male characteristics or attributes.
The term "eunuchized" has historical and cultural connotations, highlighting the role eunuchs have played in different societies throughout history. However, in contemporary usage, it is often employed metaphorically to depict individuals or situations that have experienced a loss of power, authority, or effectiveness, without implying any direct relation to the physical process of castration.
The term "eunuchized" is derived from the word "eunuch", which originated from the Greek term "eunoukhos" (εὐνοῦχος). "Eunoukhos" is a compound word composed of "eu" (εὖ), meaning "well" or "good", and "noukhos" (νοῦχος), which refers to "holding", "guarding", or "watching". In Ancient Greece, eunuchs were castrated males employed as guards or attendants of the royal court, often in charge of guarding the women's quarters. The term "eunuchized" is an adjective form describing the process or state of becoming a eunuch.
