How Do You Spell FEMINIZE?

Pronunciation: [fˈɛmɪnˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The word "feminize" is spelled with a long vowel sound at the beginning, represented in IPA transcription as /ˈfɛmɪnaɪz/. The "e" at the end of the root word "feminine" is dropped, and the suffix "-ize" is added. This word generally means to make something more feminine or to give it female characteristics. It can be used in various contexts, from fashion design to language usage, to describe the process of adding feminine elements or qualities.

FEMINIZE Meaning and Definition

  1. Feminize is a verb that refers to the process of making something or someone more feminine or characteristic of femininity. It involves emphasizing, adopting, or promoting qualities, characteristics, behaviors, or attributes typically associated with women, girls, or femininity.

    In terms of individuals, feminize can mean altering one's appearance or mannerisms to appear more feminine. This may involve changing clothing style, hairstyle, makeup, or adopting more feminine body language. It can also pertain to medical or surgical procedures, such as hormone therapy or gender confirmation surgeries, undertaken to align an individual's physical characteristics with their gender identity.

    In a broader sense, feminize can describe the act of making an object, concept, or practice more feminine-oriented or inclusive. This can involve designing products or services that cater specifically to women's needs, interests, or preferences. It can also involve transforming industries or professions that were historically male-dominated to be more inclusive and diverse, providing equal opportunities for women.

    The term feminize is often used in discussions surrounding gender roles, gender equality, and feminism. However, it is essential to distinguish between empowering individuals to express their identity and reinforcing traditional gender stereotypes. Feminizing should be seen as a conscious choice made by individuals to align their self-expression with their gender identity, rather than a means to generalize or limit women's experiences.

Common Misspellings for FEMINIZE

Etymology of FEMINIZE

The word "feminize" is derived from the Latin word "feminus" which means "female". The suffix "-ize" is derived from the Greek suffix "-izein", which denotes the act or process of making or becoming. Therefore, "feminize" means to make or become feminine in nature or character.

Similar spelling words for FEMINIZE

Conjugate verb Feminize

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have feminized
you would have feminized
he/she/it would have feminized
we would have feminized
they would have feminized
I would have feminize
you would have feminize
he/she/it would have feminize
we would have feminize
they would have feminize

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been feminizing
you would have been feminizing
he/she/it would have been feminizing
we would have been feminizing
they would have been feminizing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would feminize
you would feminize
he/she/it would feminize
we would feminize
they would feminize

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be feminizing
you would be feminizing
he/she/it would be feminizing
we would be feminizing
they would be feminizing

FUTURE

I will feminize
you will feminize
he/she/it will feminize
we will feminize
they will feminize

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be feminizing
you will be feminizing
he/she/it will be feminizing
we will be feminizing
they will be feminizing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have feminized
you will have feminized
he/she/it will have feminized
we will have feminized
they will have feminized

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been feminizing
you will have been feminizing
he/she/it will have been feminizing
we will have been feminizing
they will have been feminizing

IMPERATIVE

you feminize
we let´s feminize

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to feminize

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was feminizing
you were feminizing
he/she/it was feminizing
we were feminizing
they were feminizing

PAST PARTICIPLE

feminized

PAST PERFECT

I had feminized
you had feminized
he/she/it had feminized
we had feminized
they had feminized

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been feminizing
you had been feminizing
he/she/it had been feminizing
we had been feminizing
they had been feminizing

PRESENT

I feminize
you feminize
he/she/it feminizes
we feminize
they feminize

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am feminizing
you are feminizing
he/she/it is feminizing
we are feminizing
they are feminizing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

feminizing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have feminized
you have feminized
he/she/it has feminized
we have feminized
they have feminized

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been feminizing
you have been feminizing
he/she/it has been feminizing
we have been feminizing
they have been feminizing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it feminize

SIMPLE PAST

I feminized
you feminized
he/she/it feminized
we feminized
they feminized

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