Gender — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈjen-dər/ gen·der

Meaning & Definition of Gender

Gender (noun)

  1. a subclass within a grammatical class (such as noun, pronoun, adjective, or verb) of a language that is partly arbitrary but also partly based on distinguishable characteristics (such as shape, social rank, manner of existence, or sex) and that determines agreement with and selection of other words or grammatical forms
  2. membership of a word or a grammatical form in such a subclass
  3. an inflectional form showing membership in such a subclass

Gender (verb)

  1. to identify (someone) as being either male or female
  2. to treat (someone) as either male or female
  3. to design or create (something) for members of a particular sex
  4. engender

Gender (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to bring about (something new)

    "They hope the new technology genders a whole new generation of products for the company."

    similar: bear, engender, generate, have, produce, multiply, procreate, propagate, reproduce, spawn, breed, hatch, beget, father, get, parent, mother, sire

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Gender

The most common words with a similar meaning to Gender:

bear, engender, generate, have, produce, multiply, procreate, propagate, reproduce, spawn, breed, hatch, beget, father, get, parent, mother, sire

Word Forms of Gender

Inflections: genders, gendered, gendering

Origin & Etymology of Gender

Middle English gendre, from Anglo-French genre, gendre, from Latin gener-, genus birth, race, kind, gender kin

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Gender

Words & Phrases Containing Gender

gender-affirming surgery, gender bender, gender confirmation surgery, gender dysphoria, gender euphoria, gender expression, gender-fluid

Frequently Asked Questions about Gender

What does "Gender" mean?

"Gender" means a subclass within a grammatical class (such as noun, pronoun, adjective, or verb) of a language that is partly arbitrary but also partly based on distinguishable characteristics (such as shape, social rank, manner of existence, or sex) and that determines agreement with and selection of other words or grammatical forms. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a subclass within a grammatical class (such as noun, pronoun, adjective, or verb) of a language that is partly arbitrary but also partly based on distinguishable characteristics (such as shape, social rank, manner of existence, or sex) and that determines agreement with and selection of other words or grammatical forms.

What is another word for "Gender"?

Other words for "Gender" include bear, engender, generate, have, produce, multiply, procreate and propagate. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Gender" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Gender"?

There are 18 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Gender". Common alternatives include bear, engender, generate, have, produce, multiply, procreate, propagate, reproduce and spawn.

How do you use "Gender" in a sentence?

Examples of "Gender" in a sentence: "They hope the new technology genders a whole new generation of products for the company.".

Is "Gender" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Gender" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Gender" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Gender" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Gender"?

"Gender" is pronounced /ˈjen-dər/ and divided into syllables as gen·der.

What is the origin of the word "Gender"?

"Gender" comes from Middle English gendre, from Anglo-French genre, gendre, from Latin gener-, genus birth, race, kind, gender kin. First known use: 14th century.