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female
fe·male F0075200 (fē′māl′) adj. 1. a. Of or denoting the sex that produces ova or bears young. b. Characteristic of or appropriate to this sex in humans and other animals: female hormones; female fashions. c. Consisting of members of this sex. See Usage Note at lady.2. Of or denoting the gamete that is larger and less motile than the other corresponding gamete. Used of anisogamous organisms. 3. Botany a. Designating an organ, such as a pistil or ovary, that functions in producing seeds after fertilization. b. Bearing pistils but not stamens; pistillate: female flowers. 4. Designed to receive or fit around a complementary male part, as a slot or receptacle: the female end of an extension cord. n. 1. A female organism. 2. A woman or girl.
[Middle English, alteration (influenced by male, male) of femelle, from Old French, from Latin fēmella, diminutive of fēmina, woman; see dhē(i)- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.]
fe′male′ness n. Usage Note: Perhaps because the use of female to modify a noun for a professional, as in female doctor, can seem derogatory if it seems to imply that professionals are male by default, some writers use woman or women as modifiers when identifying the sex of the referent is necessary. Despite this tendency, in our 2016 survey, overwhelming majorities of the Usage Panel (97 percent) found the use of both female and male to be acceptable in the sentences This book is written by a ______ author and This anthology features ______ authors. In contrast, the Panelists overwhelmingly rejected man author (92 percent), man authors (96 percent), and men authors (81 percent). Woman authors was a bit less unpopular (it was rejected by 74 percent of the panel), but it was rejected largely because of the clash between the singular modifier and plural noun, not because woman was being used as a modifier. The Panel was more favorable toward woman author, which was accepted by 43 percent of Panelists, and women authors, which was accepted by 64 percent, the only phrase among the batch surveyed that received a majority acceptance. female (ˈfiːmeɪl) adj1. (Zoology) of, relating to, or designating the sex producing gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes (spermatozoa)2. of, relating to, or characteristic of a woman: female charm. 3. for or composed of women or girls: female suffrage; a female choir. 4. (Biology) (of reproductive organs such as the ovary and carpel) capable of producing female gametes5. (Biology) (of gametes such as the ovum) capable of being fertilized by a male gamete in sexual reproduction6. (Botany) (of flowers) lacking, or having nonfunctional, stamens7. (Mechanical Engineering) having an internal cavity into which a projecting male counterpart can be fitted: a female thread. na. a female animal or plantb. derogatory a woman or girl[C14: from earlier femelle (influenced by male), from Latin fēmella a young woman, from fēmina a woman] ˈfemaleness nfe•male (ˈfi meɪl)
n. 1. a person of the sex whose cell nuclei contain two Xchromosomes and who is normally able to conceive and bear young; a girl or woman. 2. any organism of the sex or sexual phase that normally produces egg cells. 3. a plant having a pistil or pistils. adj. 4. of, pertaining to, or being a female: female organs; a female mammal. 5. of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a girl or woman; feminine: female wisdom. 6. composed of females: a female readership. 7. a. designating or pertaining to a plant or the reproductive structure of a plant that produces or contains elements capable of being fertilized. b. (of seed plants) pistillate. 8. being or having a recessed part into which a corresponding part fits: a female plug. Compare male (def. 8). [1275–1325; Middle English, variant (by association with male) of femelle < Anglo-French, Old French femel(l)e < Latin fēmella, diminutive of fēmina woman (see -elle)] fe′male•ness, n. syn: female, feminine, effeminate describe women and girls or whatever is culturally attributed to them. female classifies individuals on the basis of their genetic makeup or their ability to produce offspring in sexual reproduction. It contrasts with male in all uses: her oldest female relative; the female parts of the flower. feminine refers to qualities and behavior deemed especially appropriate to or ideally associated with women and girls. In American and Western European culture, these have traditionally included such features as charm, gentleness, and patience: to dance with feminine grace; a feminine sensitivity to moods. feminine is sometimes used of physical features too: small, feminine hands. effeminate is most often applied derogatorily to men or boys, suggesting that they have traits culturally regarded as appropriate to women and girls rather than to men: an effeminate speaking style. See also woman, womanly. fe·male (fē′māl′)Adjective1. Zoology a. Relating to a female reproductive cell (an egg or ovum).b. Being the sex that gives birth or produces offspring.2. Botany a. Being a reproductive structure, especially a pistil or ovary, that produces a seed or seeds after fertilization.b. Bearing a pistil or pistils but not stamens: female flowers.Noun A female organism.female feminine">feminine1. 'female'Female means 'relating to the sex that can have babies'. You can use female as an adjective to talk about either people or animals. There has been a rise in the number of female employees.A female toad may lay 20,000 eggs each season.You can also use female as a noun to talk about animals. The male fertilizes the female's eggs.He saw a family of lions a big male, a beautiful female, and two cubs.In scientific contexts, female is sometimes used as a noun to refer to women or girls. The condition affects both males and females.People sometimes use female to talk about young women, in order to avoid using 'woman' or 'girl'. He asked if a white female of a certain age had checked into the hotel.2. 'feminine'Feminine means 'typical of women, rather than men'. The bedroom has a light, feminine look.She is a calm, reasonable and deeply feminine woman.Don't use 'feminine' to talk about animals. Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  female - an animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes (spermatozoa)animal, animate being, beast, creature, fauna, brute - a living organism characterized by voluntary movementhen - female of certain aquatic animals e.g. octopus or lobsterdam - female parent of an animal especially domestic livestockfemale mammal - animals that nourish their young with milkfilly - a young female horse under the age of fourmale - an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes (ova) | | 2. |  female - a person who belongs to the sex that can have babiesfemale personindividual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul - a human being; "there was too much for one person to do"female body - the body of a female human beingfemale offspring - a child who is femalefemale child, little girl, girl - a youthful female person; "the baby was a girl"; "the girls were just learning to ride a tricycle"foster sister, foster-sister - your foster sister is a female who is not a daughter of your parents but who is raised by your parentsgirl wonder - an extremely talented young female personadult female, woman - an adult female person (as opposed to a man); "the woman kept house while the man hunted"woman - a female person who plays a significant role (wife or mistress or girlfriend) in the life of a particular man; "he was faithful to his woman"male person, male - a person who belongs to the sex that cannot have babies | | Adj. | 1. | female - being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop; "a female heir"; "female holly trees bear the berries"biological science, biology - the science that studies living organismsfeminine - associated with women and not with men; "feminine intuition"androgynous - having both male and female characteristicsmale - being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that perform the fertilizing function in generation; "a male infant"; "a male holly tree" | | 2. | female - characteristic of or peculiar to a woman; "female sensitiveness"; "female suffrage"distafffeminine - associated with women and not with men; "feminine intuition" | | 3. | female - for or pertaining to or composed of women or girls; "the female lead in the play"; "a female chorus"female - being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop; "a female heir"; "female holly trees bear the berries" |
femalenoun1. woman, girl, lady, lass, sheila (Austral. & N.Z. slang) The average young female is stylish and confident.adjective1. womanlike, woman, woman, lady Their aim is equal numbers of male and female MPs.Quotations
"The female of the species is more deadly than the male" [Rudyard Kipling The Female of the Species]femaleadjectiveOf, relating to, or characteristic of women:distaff, feminine, womanish, womanly.Translationsfemale (ˈfiːmeil) noun, adjective1. (a person, animal etc) of the sex that gives birth to children, produces eggs etc. a female blackbird; the female of the species. 女性，雌性動物，女的，母的，雌的 女子，雌性动物，女性的，雌的 2. (a plant) that produces seeds. 雌株 雌株- I'd like to speak to a female doctor → 我想要见女医生
female
present as (someone or something)To act or seem to be identifiable as a particular sex, gender, or sexual orientation. You're less likely to get harassed if you present as a heteronormative man. When I presented as female, people definitely didn't see me as an authority figure.See also: presentthe female of the species is more deadly than the maleWomen are dangerous. The phrase implies that women are more dangerous than men, likening them to animal species in which the female is more powerful or aggressive than the male. The phrase comes from Rudyard Kipling's 1911 poem, "The Female of the Species." Jane might look tiny, but she's a tough broad, and she brings that old saying to mind—the female of the species is more deadly than the male.See also: deadly, female, male, more, of, speciesfemale of the species is more deadly than the maleProv. In many animal species, the female is poisonous and the male is not, and, by analogy, women are more dangerous than men. Bill: My old girlfriend's been threatening me ever since I broke up with her, but she's too small and weak to do me any harm. Fred: I'd be careful if I were you. The female of the species is more deadly than the male.See also: deadly, female, male, more, of, speciesfemale
female1. of, relating to, or designating the sex producing gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes (spermatozoa) 2. (of reproductive organs such as the ovary and carpel) capable of producing female gametes 3. (of gametes such as the ovum) capable of being fertilized by a male gamete in sexual reproduction 4. (of flowers) lacking, or having nonfunctional, stamens 5. Engineering having an internal cavity into which a projecting male counterpart can be fitted female[′fē‚māl] (botany) A flower lacking stamens. (zoology) An individual that bears young or produces eggs. See FEM
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| FEMALE➣Formerly Employed Mother At the Leading Edge (now Mothers & More) |
female
Related to female: female reproductive systemSynonyms for femalenoun womanSynonymsadj womanlikeSynonymsSynonyms for femaleadj of, relating to, or characteristic of womenSynonyms- distaff
- feminine
- womanish
- womanly
Synonyms for femalenoun an animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes (spermatozoa)Related Words- animal
- animate being
- beast
- creature
- fauna
- brute
- hen
- dam
- female mammal
- filly
Antonymsnoun a person who belongs to the sex that can have babiesSynonymsRelated Words- individual
- mortal
- person
- somebody
- someone
- soul
- female body
- female offspring
- female child
- little girl
- girl
- foster sister
- foster-sister
- girl wonder
- adult female
- woman
Antonymsadj being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring developRelated Words- biological science
- biology
- feminine
Antonymsadj characteristic of or peculiar to a womanSynonymsRelated Wordsadj for or pertaining to or composed of women or girlsRelated Words |