male
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/meɪl/
male gender
Etymology
Etymology Information
'male' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'masculus,' where 'mas' meant 'man' or 'male.'
Historical Evolution
'masculus' transformed into the Old French word 'masle,' and eventually became the modern English word 'male' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'man' or 'male,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an individual of the sex that is typically associated with the production of small, mobile gametes (spermatozoa) in sexual reproduction.
The male of the species is often larger than the female.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40