female
This term serves as a biological descriptor used across species to identify the sex capable of producing eggs or bearing offspring. In scientific and medical contexts, it is the precise counterpart to male, maintaining a neutral, objective tone focused on reproductive anatomy and genetics. When applied to humans, the word can shift from a neutral descriptor to a noun, which some find overly clinical or reductive compared to woman. It is most naturally used as an adjective in formal reports, census data, or veterinary descriptions to ensure clarity and lack of ambiguity.
💬Casual Conversation
mom's bugging me to find a female lead for this project. you know anyone?
stop being mid and just ask your classmates.
Meanings
Collocations & Compounds
female anatomy
the physical structure of the female body
The course covers the complexities of female anatomy.
female hormone
chemicals produced primarily by the female reproductive system
Estrogen is a primary female hormone.
female offspring
the daughters or female young of a parent
The female offspring of the leopard stayed with the mother for two years.
female gender
the social and biological identity of being female
The study examines the expectations placed upon the female gender.
female reproductive system
the organs used for egg production and gestation
The female reproductive system is essential for the continuation of the species.