Feminised

/ˈfɛmɪnaɪzd/ adjective

Definition

Made more feminine or having undergone feminisation; British spelling.

Etymology

The past tense and past participle of 'feminise,' formed by adding '-ed' to indicate completion of the action in British English.

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This word gained prominence in environmental and scientific discussions—studies about 'feminised fish' in polluted waters show how language from gender studies can describe unexpected biological changes.

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