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Definition of femaleness

femaleness

/ˈfiːmeɪlnəs/
fe · male · ness
Adjective:female
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• noun

1

The state, fact, or quality of being biologically female; the possession of anatomical, physiological, or genetic characteristics distinctive of the female sex.

Example

"The endocrinology study examined how specific hormone levels influence the development of biological femaleness in vertebrates."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Femaleness' typically refers to the biological state or anatomical characteristics of being female, whereas 'femininity' and 'womanhood' more commonly describe socially constructed gender traits or the lived experience of being a woman.

• Nearby Words

felting
fema
female
femaleness
femicide
feminazi
feminine

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Femaleness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/femaleness
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