androgeny

noun

Meaning

The quality or state of having both masculine and feminine characteristics, often manifested in appearance or behavior.

Examples

The artist was celebrated for the subtle androgeny of their stage persona.
Fashion trends in the 1970s often experimented with themes of androgeny.

Synonyms: unisex, gender-neutral, androgynous, hermaphroditism

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androgeny

noun

Pronunciation: /ænˈdrɒdʒɪni/

Definition

The quality or state of having both masculine and feminine characteristics, often manifested in appearance or behavior.

Examples

The artist was celebrated for the subtle androgeny of their stage persona.
Fashion trends in the 1970s often experimented with themes of androgeny.
The character's androgeny made it difficult for the audience to determine their gender identity.

Synonyms of androgeny

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