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epicene
UK
/ˈɛp.ɪ.siːn/
US
/ˈɛp.ɪ.siːn/
Translations
epicenes
pl
UK
/ˈɛpɪsiːn/
US
/ˈɛpɪˌsin/
The term 'epicene' can refer to a noun that has the same form for both masculine and feminine genders.
Термин 'эпицен' может относиться к существительному, имеющему одинаковую форму для мужского и женского рода.
Additional translations
Synonyms
more epicene
Comp.
most epicene
Super.
UK
/ˈɛp.ɪ.siːn/
US
/ˈɛp.ɪ.siːn/
The character in the novel is described as having an epicene beauty.
Персонаж в романе описывается как обладающий андрогинной красотой.
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Definitions
The character in the novel was described as an epicene, blurring the lines between traditional gender roles.
In some languages, 'teacher' is an epicene noun, used for both male and female instructors.
The fashion model had an epicene beauty that captivated audiences worldwide.
The epicene voice of the narrator made it difficult to determine their gender.
In French, the word 'élève' is epicene, applying equally to male and female students.