Definition

A condition where a person or thing has both male and female characteristics, making it hard to tell if they are masculine or feminine.

Example

The fashion show featured models with androgyny, showcasing styles that blurred traditional gender lines.

Conversation

Have you noticed the trend towards androgyny in fashion lately?

Totally! It seems like more people are embracing that style.

Yeah, it’s interesting how it challenges traditional gender norms.

Exactly, it makes fashion so much more inclusive and creative.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Androgyny is formed from "andro-" (from Greek "aner", meaning man) and "gynē" (meaning woman). The term describes a blending of both male and female characteristics, hence the concept of being both man and woman.

Memory Tip

Think of 'man' ('andro-') and 'woman' ('gynē') coming together to remember that 'androgyny' refers to a mix of both genders.

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