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Definition of masculinize

masculinize

/ˈmæs.kjə.lɪ.naɪz/
(UK: masculinise)
mas · cu · lin · ize
Adjective:masculinized
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Past Simple:masculinized
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Past Participle:masculinized
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Present Participle:masculinizing
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• verb

1

To induce male secondary sexual or physiological characteristics in an organism, typically through the action or administration of androgenic hormones.

Example

"Elevated levels of testosterone during embryonic development will masculinize the reproductive tract."

2

To give a traditionally masculine character, appearance, or cultural association to something, or to increase the proportion of men in a group or profession.

Example

"Advertising campaigns in the mid-twentieth century sought to masculinize certain consumer products to appeal to male buyers."

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• Nearby Words

masculine
masculinely
masculinity
masculinize
masdevallia
mash
mashed potato

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from the adjective 'masculine' (ultimately from Latin 'masculinus', meaning 'male' or 'manly') and the verb-forming suffix '-ize'.

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