androgynous

Describes a person or thing that has both male and female characteristics, or is neither distinctly masculine nor feminine.

• 🇩🇪Beschreibt eine Person oder Sache, die sowohl männliche als auch weibliche Merkmale aufweist oder nicht eindeutig männlich oder weiblich erscheint.

1. Having both male and female characteristics B2 formal

   Exhibiting a combination of both masculine and feminine traits, often in appearance or identity.

   • The model's androgynous look made her popular in the fashion industry.
   • Many ancient deities were depicted as androgynous beings.
   • The singer's androgynous style challenges traditional gender norms.

   🇩🇪Androgyn

   Synonyme: epiceneunisex

   Antonyme: femininemasculine

2. Having both male and female reproductive organs C1 formal

   Possessing both male and female sex organs, typically with a predominantly female external appearance.

   • Some species of fish are naturally androgynous, changing sex as needed.
   • The doctor explained that the patient was androgynous due to a rare genetic condition.
   • Androgynous plants can produce both male and female flowers.

   🇩🇪Zwittrig

• more androgynous comparative form
• most androgynous superlative form