Feminising

/ˈfɛmɪnaɪzɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of feminise; in the process of making something more feminine; British spelling.

Etymology

The present participle of 'feminise,' formed by adding '-ing' to the base verb. This form is used in continuous tenses and as an adjective in British English.

Kelly Says

The '-ing' form is one of the most flexible parts of English grammar—it can be a noun ('feminising is important'), an adjective ('feminising influences'), or part of a verb ('is feminising').

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