feminize
Feminize is a verb meaning to make something more feminine in appearance, function, or character; to imbue with female traits; or to become more feminine. The related noun feminization denotes the process itself, and in social contexts the term often refers to changes in gender roles or demographics. The word derives from feminine with the suffix -ize, ultimately from Latin femina, meaning woman.
In linguistics and language policy, feminization refers to the creation or promotion of feminine forms and
In sociology and labor studies, feminization describes the increasing participation of women in a field or
In medicine and gender-affirming care, feminization can refer to hormone therapy or surgical procedures undertaken to
In biology and horticulture, feminization may denote the production of female phenotypes or breeding methods that