How Do You Spell MASCULINIZE?

Pronunciation: [mˈaskjʊlˌɪna͡ɪz] (IPA)

The word "masculinize" is spelled with a "c" in place of the expected "s" because it derives from the Latin root "masculinus." In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is pronounced /ˈmæskjəlɪnaɪz/, with stress on the second syllable. This verb means to make someone or something more masculine in character, appearance, or behavior. It's often applied in the medical field to describe the process of hormone therapy for transgender individuals looking to align their bodies with their gender identity.

MASCULINIZE Meaning and Definition

1. The term "masculinize" refers to the act of imbuing with or adopting masculine qualities, characteristics, or behaviors. It is typically used to describe the process or outcome of transforming or enhancing one's appearance, behavior, or features to align more closely with societal notions of masculinity or male attributes.

   In the context of gender studies, "masculinize" often pertains to the societal pressure or expectation placed on individuals, predominantly assigned female at birth, to conform to masculine standards. This may involve adopting traditionally masculine traits, such as increased physical strength, assertiveness, confidence, or adopting a more rigid adherence to gender norms. "Masculinize" also encompasses transforming androgynous or feminine attributes into more masculine ones, such as through clothing choices, hairstyles, or cultural practices.

   The term is also used in the medical field, specifically referring to procedures, medications, or therapies that aim to alter one's physical or hormonal characteristics to resemble those typically associated with men. This could include hormone therapy, surgeries, or other interventions to change the shape or features of the body to fit masculine ideals.

   It is important to note that the usage of "masculinize" can be clouded by cultural and social bias, as it relates to the reinforcement of traditional gender roles and binaries. The term encompasses a wide range of meanings and connotations across various fields and contexts and must be understood within the specific context in which it is used.

Common Misspellings for MASCULINIZE

• demasculinize
• masclinise
• mascullinise
• nasculinize
• kasculinize
• jasculinize
• mzsculinize
• mssculinize
• mwsculinize
• mqsculinize
• maaculinize
• mazculinize
• maxculinize
• madculinize
• maeculinize
• mawculinize
• masxulinize
• masvulinize
• masfulinize
• masdulinize
• mascylinize
• maschlinize
• masculanize
• masculinaze
• Mascualinise
• masculinlye
• mascalinize
• Masculinius

Etymology of MASCULINIZE

The word "masculinize" is derived from the combination of two words: "masculine" and the suffix "-ize".

The term "masculine" originates from the Latin word "masculinus", which means "pertaining to a male". This Latin root is derived from the word "mas", which means "male".

The suffix "-ize" comes from the Greek suffix "-izo", which is used to form verbs indicating causation, transformation, or making something into a specific state. It was later adopted by the English language.

When these two components are combined, the word "masculinize" is formed, which means to cause or make something or someone more masculine in nature, appearance, or behavior.

Similar spelling words for MASCULINIZE

• masculinise,
• masculinity,
• masculine,
• maclennan.

Conjugate verb Masculinize

CONDITIONAL

I would masculinize

you would masculinize

he/she/it would masculinize

we would masculinize

they would masculinize

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be masculinizing

you would be masculinizing

he/she/it would be masculinizing

we would be masculinizing

they would be masculinizing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have masculinize

you would have masculinize

he/she/it would have masculinize

we would have masculinize

they would have masculinize

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been masculinizing

you would have been masculinizing

he/she/it would have been masculinizing

we would have been masculinizing

they would have been masculinizing

FUTURE

I will masculinize

you will masculinize

he/she/it will masculinize

we will masculinize

they will masculinize

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be masculinizing

you will be masculinizing

he/she/it will be masculinizing

we will be masculinizing

they will be masculinizing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have masculinized

you will have masculinized

he/she/it will have masculinized

we will have masculinized

they will have masculinized

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been masculinizing

you will have been masculinizing

he/she/it will have been masculinizing

we will have been masculinizing

they will have been masculinizing

IMPERATIVE

you masculinize

we let´s masculinize

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to masculinize

PAST

I masculinized

you masculinized

he/she/it masculinized

we masculinized

they masculinized

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was masculinizing

you were masculinizing

he/she/it was masculinizing

we were masculinizing

they were masculinizing

PAST PARTICIPLE

masculinized

PAST PERFECT

I had masculinized

you had masculinized

he/she/it had masculinized

we had masculinized

they had masculinized

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been masculinizing

you had been masculinizing

he/she/it had been masculinizing

we had been masculinizing

they had been masculinizing

PRESENT

I masculinize

you masculinize

he/she/it masculinizes

we masculinize

they masculinize

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am masculinizing

you are masculinizing

he/she/it is masculinizing

we are masculinizing

they are masculinizing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

masculinizing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have masculinized

you have masculinized

he/she/it has masculinized

we have masculinized

they have masculinized

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been masculinizing

you have been masculinizing

he/she/it has been masculinizing

we have been masculinizing

they have been masculinizing

I would have masculinized

we would have masculinized

you would have masculinized

he/she/it would have masculinized

they would have masculinized