epicene

UK
/ˈɛp.ɪ.siːn/
US
/ˈɛp.ɪ.siːn/
epicenenoun
epicenes
pl
UK
/ˈɛpɪsiːn/
US
/ˈɛpɪˌsin/
Traduzioni
épicèneGrammaire ; terme substantivé pour désigner un mot de forme identique au masculin et au féminin.
In some languages, 'teacher' is an epicene noun, used for both male and female instructors.
Dans certaines langues, « teacher » est un épicène, employé pour les enseignants et les enseignantes.
The character in the novel was described as an epicene, blurring the lines between traditional gender roles.
Le personnage du roman était décrit comme un androgyne, brouillant les frontières des rôles de genre traditionnels.
Definizioni
A person or thing having characteristics of both sexes or no characteristics of either sex; androgynous.
The character in the novel was described as an epicene, blurring the lines between traditional gender roles.
A word that has the same form for both masculine and feminine genders.
In some languages, 'teacher' is an epicene noun, used for both male and female instructors.
Sinonimi
gender-neutral individual
androgynous person
epiceneadjective
more epicene
Comp.
most epicene
Super.
UK
/ˈɛp.ɪ.siːn/
US
/ˈɛp.ɪ.siːn/
Traduzioni
The fashion model had an epicene beauty that captivated audiences worldwide.
Le mannequin avait une beauté androgyne qui captivait le public du monde entier.
épicèneLinguistique ; terme technique employé surtout en grammaire.
In French, the word 'élève' is epicene, applying equally to male and female students.
En français, le mot « élève » est épicène, s’appliquant aussi bien aux élèves masculins qu’aux élèves féminins.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
neutreEmploi plus rare ; pour une apparence ou une voix dépourvue de caractéristiques sexuées marquées.
Definizioni
Having characteristics or qualities of both sexes; androgynous.
The fashion model had an epicene beauty that captivated audiences worldwide.
Lacking characteristics of either sex; sexless or neuter.
The epicene voice of the narrator made it difficult to determine their gender.
(Linguistics) Of a noun or pronoun: having a single form that refers to individuals of any sex.
In French, the word 'élève' is epicene, applying equally to male and female students.