Feminity

/fɛˈmɪnɪti/ noun

Definition

An archaic or non-standard spelling of femininity; the quality of being feminine.

Etymology

An older or variant spelling of 'femininity,' derived from 'feminine' plus '-ity,' which is a common suffix for abstract nouns. This form is rarely used in modern standard English.

Kelly Says

Comparing 'feminity' to 'femininity' shows how English standardized its spelling—the longer form 'femininity' (with an extra 'in') became the accepted standard, and the shorter form became archaic.

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