male — an adult human who is biologically or identifies as the masculine gender
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an adult human who is biologically or identifies as the masculine gender
Pronunciation (IPA): /meɪl/
Example Sentences
- My male cat thinks he's the king of the house.
- The male penguin takes care of the egg while the female hunts.
- He's the only male in a family of five sisters.
male
NOUN[/meɪl/]
an adult human who is biologically or identifies as the masculine gender
A male customer gets a haircut at the local barbershop
A male sends his mail as the boat begins to sail!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'masculus' (masculine, male), which passed through Old French 'masle' before entering English. Originally, it carried the sense of 'a male person' or 'masculine,' though some etymologists suggest it may relate to a diminutive or intensive form.
Breakdown
Latin masculus (masculine, relating to males) → Old French masle → Middle English male. The Latin root likely connects to 'mas' (male) with the suffix '-culus' (diminutive or intensive marker).
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📝Examples
“My male cat thinks he's the king of the house.”
“The male penguin takes care of the egg while the female hunts.”
“He's the only male in a family of five sisters.”
“The male peacock showed off his colorful feathers like a fashion model.”
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