Gender-Affirming

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Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛndər əˈfɜrmɪŋ/

Definitions of gender-affirming

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, in this case, 'gender-affirming' describes something that supports or validates a person's gender identity

Example Sentences

A1 Gender-affirming clothing can help individuals feel more comfortable in their own skin.

A2 It is important to provide gender-affirming healthcare services to transgender individuals.

B1 The organization offers gender-affirming therapy for those going through transition.

B2 The government passed a law to ensure gender-affirming surgeries are covered by insurance.

C1 The hospital has specialized in gender-affirming care for over a decade.

C2 The documentary highlighted the challenges faced by individuals seeking gender-affirming treatments.

Examples of gender-affirming in a Sentence

formal The hospital offers gender-affirming care for transgender patients.

informal I'm so glad my friend found a gender-affirming therapist who understands their needs.

slang Have you heard about that new gender-affirming clothing line? It's so cool!

figurative Creating a gender-affirming environment at work is essential for employee well-being.

Grammatical Forms of gender-affirming

past tense

gender-affirmed

plural

gender-affirming

comparative

more gender-affirming

superlative

most gender-affirming

present tense

gender-affirms

future tense

will gender-affirm

perfect tense

have gender-affirmed

continuous tense

is gender-affirming

singular

gender-affirming

positive degree

gender-affirming

infinitive

to gender-affirm

gerund

gender-affirming

participle

gender-affirmed

Origin and Evolution of gender-affirming

First Known Use: 1990 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'gender-affirming' originated in the field of LGBTQ+ healthcare and activism to describe practices that support an individual's gender identity.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of transgender healthcare, the term 'gender-affirming' has evolved to encompass a broader range of practices and policies that affirm and support diverse gender identities.