having qualities or an appearance traditionally associated with men
mascul+ine
Shared component: mascul · male
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mascul
male
Related forms: mascul · 4 words in this dictionary
Related words
Shared components, not spelling prefixesto make a person or thing seem weaker or less effective
e+mascul+ate
Shared component: mascul · male
(of a man) deprived of his male role or identity; made to feel weak or inferior.
e+mascul+ated
Shared component: mascul · male
the act of removing the testicles of a male animal or person
e+mascul+ation
Shared component: mascul · male