Feminisation

/ˌfɛmɪnɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The process of making something or someone more feminine; the British spelling of feminization.

Etymology

From 'feminise' (British spelling of 'feminize') plus the suffix '-ation,' which creates a noun from a verb. The '-ise/-ize' spelling difference reflects British versus American English conventions.

Kelly Says

British and American English diverged in their spelling conventions in the 1700s, with Britain preferring '-ise' endings and America preferring '-ize'—both are correct in their respective countries!

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