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Meaning of the word feminine in English

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feminine

US /ˈfem.ə.nɪn/
UK /ˈfem.ə.nɪn/
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Adjective

1.

having qualities or characteristics traditionally associated with women

Example:
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She has a very gentle and feminine voice.
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The dress had a very feminine design with lace and ruffles.
Synonym:
girlishwomanlydelicategracefuldainty
Synonym:
masculinemanlyboyish
2.

relating to women; characteristic of women

Example:
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The study focused on feminine health issues.
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She joined a feminine empowerment group.
Synonym:
femalewomanly
Synonym:
masculinemale
3.

(in grammar) belonging to a gender of nouns and adjectives that typically includes words referring to females, as well as other words that do not refer to living beings

Example:
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In French, 'table' is a feminine noun.
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Many Romance languages have feminine and masculine genders for nouns.
Synonym:
gynic
Synonym:
masculineneuter
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Related Word:
femininity