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male
01
belonging to the sex that cannot give birth to babies or lay eggs but is capable of fertilization of the opposite sex
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
relational
ungradable
domain
biology, sex, animals
Examples
The male lion's mane and larger size distinguish him from the female lion in the pride.
1.1
relating to men or the male gender
Examples
He accessorized with a trendy male cap for a casual look.
1.2
characteristic of a man
Male
01
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes (ova)
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Animal
Composition
Simple
Countable
singular
gender specific
Plural form
males
Masculine Singular
male
Female Singular
female
neutral form
individual
1.1
a person who is biologically part of the sex that cannot conceive or give birth
Examples
The research team included both males and females to ensure diverse perspectives.
02
the capital of Maldives in the center of the islands
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