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1. Meaning 1 · noun

   (grammar) The masculine gender.

2. Meaning 2 · noun

   (grammar) A word of the masculine gender.

3. Meaning 3 · noun

   That which is masculine.

4. Meaning 4 · noun

   (possibly obsolete) A man.

5. Meaning 5 · adjective

   Of or pertaining to the male gender; manly.

6. Meaning 6 · adjective

   Of or pertaining to the male sex; biologically male, not female.

7. Meaning 7 · adjective

   Belonging to males; typically used by males.

   ““John”, “Paul” and “Jake” are masculine names.”

8. Meaning 8 · adjective

   Having the qualities stereotypically associated with men: virile, aggressive, not effeminate.

9. Meaning 9 · adjective

   (grammar) Of, pertaining or belonging to the male grammatical gender, in languages that have gender distinctions.

How this word is used

• Everyday ““John”, “Paul” and “Jake” are masculine names.”
• Academic “In academic writing, “masculine” can carry a precise technical sense.”
• Business “In business contexts, “masculine” should be used only when the meaning is unambiguous.”

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