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Gender Definition & Meaning

gender
noun
  1. a grammatical category in inflected languages governing the agreement between nouns and pronouns and adjectives; in some languages it is quite arbitrary but in Indo-European languages it is usually based on sex or animateness
  2. the properties that distinguish organisms on the basis of their reproductive roles; "she didn't want to know the sex of the foetus"

"Gender" in song lyrics

See how gender is used in real songs:

  • "No race, no gender"
    The Cross Movement — To My People
  • "Remember temper strike the spite of your gender"
    Drapht f/ Porsah Lane — Can't Escape
  • "He told me skin color was irrelevant just act your gender"
    Eddie Haskill — Higher Learning

Usage tips for "gender"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "gender" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for gender to find words that pair well.

Use "gender" in a verse

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Frequently asked questions

What does gender mean?
a grammatical category in inflected languages governing the agreement between nouns and pronouns and adjectives; in some languages it is quite arbitrary but in Indo-European languages it is usually based on sex or animateness the properties that distinguish organisms on the basis of their reproductive roles; "she didn't want to know the sex of the foetus"
What part of speech is gender?
Gender is a noun.
How many definitions does gender have?
Gender has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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