Definition

Relating to or characteristic of women or the female sex.

Example

The gynecoid pelvis shape is considered ideal for childbirth.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I read an interesting article about body types that mentioned gynecoid shapes.

Oh really? What does that mean exactly?

It refers to characteristics typical of women, especially in terms of body shape.

That makes sense! It's fascinating how our bodies can be categorized like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gynecoid is formed from "gyne" (from Greek "gynē", meaning woman) and "-oid" (meaning resembling or like). The word describes something that resembles or is characteristic of a woman.

Memory Tip

Think of 'gyne' meaning woman, and '-oid' meaning resembling — this helps you remember that 'gynecoid' refers to something that resembles a woman.

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