Feminility

/ˌfɛmɪˈnɪlɪti/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being feminine or having feminine characteristics.

Etymology

Formed from 'feminine' plus the suffix '-ility' (from Latin '-ilitas'), which turns adjectives into nouns describing a state or quality. This is a rare variant of the more common 'femininity.'

Kelly Says

This word is extremely rare in modern English—most people use 'femininity' instead—but it shows how English speakers love creating new nouns by adding suffixes to describe abstract qualities.

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