Masculine
/ˈmæsk.jʊ.lɪn/noun
Relating to or characteristic of men or male animals.
Did you know?The Latin root 'masculus' originally meant 'male' but also carried connotations of strength and virility, linking masculinity to physical power in ancient societies.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*mas-
“To be strong, to be able.”
Latin
Latin
masculus
“Male, manly, strong.”
Old French
Old French
masculin
“Pertaining to men, male.”
Middle English
Middle English
masculin
“Having qualities attributed to men.”
Modern English
English
masculine
“Relating to or characteristic of men.”
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