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Epicene
UK
/ˈɛp.ɪ.siːn/
US
/ˈɛp.ɪ.siːn/
Translation of "epicene" into Russian
epicene
Noun
UK
/ˈɛp.ɪ.siːn/
US
/ˈɛp.ɪ.siːn/
epicene
epicenes pl
эпицен
The term 'epicene' can refer to a noun that has the same form for both masculine and feminine genders.
Термин 'эпицен' может относиться к существительному, имеющему одинаковую форму для мужского и женского рода.
epicene
Adjective
UK
/ˈɛp.ɪ.siːn/
US
/ˈɛp.ɪ.siːn/
epicene
more epicene Comp.
most epicene Super.
The character in the novel is described as having an epicene beauty.
Персонаж в романе описывается как обладающий андрогинной красотой.
Definitions
epicene
Noun
UK
/ˈɛp.ɪ.siːn/
US
/ˈɛp.ɪ.siːn/
A person or thing having characteristics of both sexes or no characteristics of either sex; androgynous.
The character in the novel was described as an epicene, blurring the lines between traditional gender roles.
A word that has the same form for both masculine and feminine genders.
In some languages, 'teacher' is an epicene noun, used for both male and female instructors.
epicene
Adjective
UK
/ˈɛp.ɪ.siːn/
US
/ˈɛp.ɪ.siːn/
Having characteristics or qualities of both sexes; androgynous.
The fashion model had an epicene beauty that captivated audiences worldwide.
Lacking characteristics of either sex; sexless or neuter.
The epicene voice of the narrator made it difficult to determine their gender.
(Linguistics) Of a noun or pronoun: having a single form that refers to individuals of any sex.
In French, the word 'élève' is epicene, applying equally to male and female students.