How Do You Spell VIRILESCENCE?

Pronunciation: [vˈɪɹa͡ɪlsəns] (IPA)

Virilescence is a rare and complex word that describes the process of becoming virile or developing masculine traits. The correct pronunciation of this word is /vɪˈraɪləsəns/ which is broken down into four syllables: "vi-ri-les-cence". The stress is on the second syllable, making it 'vi-RIL-es-cence'. The spelling of this word consists of the root word "virile" and the suffix "-scence" which means the process of becoming. Although not commonly used, virilescence is an important term in the fields of anthropology, biology, and psychology.

VIRILESCENCE Meaning and Definition

1. Virilescence is a noun that refers to the process or state of becoming virile. Derived from the word "virile," which means possessing qualities traditionally associated with strength, vigor, and masculinity, the term engenders a sense of growing or developing into a robust, potent, or vigorous condition.

   In a physiological context, virilescence pertains to the maturation or enhancement of male characteristics, such as the growth of facial or body hair, deepening of the voice, or development of physical strength and stamina. It signifies the transition from adolescence to adulthood, when one attains sexual maturity and acquires qualities associated with manliness.

   More broadly, virilescence can also encompass the mental, psychological, or emotional empowerment that arises from developing a robust and confident masculine identity. It encompasses attributes like assertiveness, decisiveness, resilience, and self-assurance, which are culturally associated with traditional norms of masculinity.

   The term can be employed to describe individuals, societies, or even belief systems that display or exhibit such qualities. It is often used in discussions surrounding gender, masculinity studies, or rites of passage rituals. Virilescence encapsulates the notion of becoming strong, potent, and masculine, either through a natural biological process or through the cultivation and development of one's masculinity.

2. The assumption of male characteristics by the female, especially in the lower animals, and not infrequently in the human when past the reproductive age.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for VIRILESCENCE

• cirilescence
• birilescence
• girilescence
• firilescence
• vurilescence
• vjrilescence
• vkrilescence
• vorilescence
• v9rilescence
• v8rilescence
• vieilescence
• vidilescence
• vifilescence
• vitilescence
• vi5ilescence
• vi4ilescence
• virulescence
• virjlescence
• virklescence
• virolescence

Etymology of VIRILESCENCE

The word "virilescence" is derived from the Latin word "virilis", meaning "manly" or "masculine". This Latin word is itself derived from "vir", which means "man" or "male". The suffix "-escence" is derived from the Latin "-escens", which conveys the idea of "becoming" or "in the process of". Therefore, "virilescence" can be understood as the process of becoming or exhibiting traits of masculinity or manliness.