Androgyny

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /anˈdrɑdʒəni/

Definitions of androgyny

noun the combination of both male and female characteristics in one individual

Example Sentences

A1 Androgyny is the combination of masculine and feminine characteristics.

A2 Many fashion designers are exploring androgyny in their collections.

B1 The concept of androgyny challenges traditional gender norms.

B2 Androgyny in art and literature has been a recurring theme throughout history.

C1 Some people embrace androgyny as a way to express their identity.

C2 The androgyny of the main character in the novel adds depth to the story.

Examples of androgyny in a Sentence

formal The fashion industry is increasingly embracing androgyny as a trend, with many designers creating gender-neutral clothing lines.

informal I love how some celebrities effortlessly pull off an androgynous look, mixing masculine and feminine styles.

slang Their new album cover is giving off major androgyny vibes, it's so cool!

figurative The artist's paintings blur the lines between masculinity and femininity, embodying a sense of androgyny in their work.

Grammatical Forms of androgyny

past tense

androgynized

plural

androgynies

comparative

more androgynous

superlative

most androgynous

present tense

androgynizes

future tense

will androgynize

perfect tense

has androgynized

continuous tense

is androgynizing

singular

androgyny

positive degree

androgynous

infinitive

to androgynize

gerund

androgynizing

participle

androgynized

Origin and Evolution of androgyny

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'androgyny' originates from the Greek words 'andr-' meaning man and 'gune' meaning woman.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of hermaphroditism or having both male and female characteristics, the term 'androgyny' has evolved to also encompass a gender identity that is a mix of masculine and feminine traits, or a lack of adherence to traditional gender roles.