Epicene
adjective
Relating to or denoting a noun that may refer to both male and female, or to a single gender.
In some languages, like Finnish, pronouns are epicene.
Often appears as...
- epicene pronouns
- epicene nouns
Usage tips
Linguistic
adjective
Having characteristics of both genders or no characteristics of either gender.
Alex presented themselves in an epicene manner, wearing clothing that could be seen as either masculine or feminine.
Often appears as...
- epicene style
- epicene look
noun
A person or thing that possesses qualities of both genders or no gender.
Charlie, an epicene in her society, challenged the traditional gender roles.
Often appears as...
- being an epicene
- identify as an epicene
adjective
Relating to or denoting a noun that may refer to both male and female, or to a single gender.
In some languages, like Finnish, pronouns are epicene.
Often appears as...
- epicene pronouns
- epicene nouns
Usage tips
Linguistic
adjective
Having characteristics of both genders or no characteristics of either gender.
Alex presented themselves in an epicene manner, wearing clothing that could be seen as either masculine or feminine.
Often appears as...
- epicene style
- epicene look
noun
A person or thing that possesses qualities of both genders or no gender.
Charlie, an epicene in her society, challenged the traditional gender roles.
Often appears as...
- being an epicene
- identify as an epicene
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Language Specific
The concept of epicene nouns varies, they may not exist in some languages or have different rules.
Unlike English, Swedish uses 'hen' as an epicene pronoun.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoids Assumptions
'Epicene' ensures a person's gender isn't presumed when it's unknown or irrelevant.
The epicene 'they' is useful when you don't know someone's gender.
Pro Tip 3/3Inclusive Language
Using epicene expressions helps create a more gender-inclusive environment.
Job applications often use epicene language to welcome all genders.
Pro Tip 1/3Language Specific
The concept of epicene nouns varies, they may not exist in some languages or have different rules.
Unlike English, Swedish uses 'hen' as an epicene pronoun.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoids Assumptions
'Epicene' ensures a person's gender isn't presumed when it's unknown or irrelevant.
The epicene 'they' is useful when you don't know someone's gender.
Pro Tip 3/3Inclusive Language
Using epicene expressions helps create a more gender-inclusive environment.
Job applications often use epicene language to welcome all genders.
Pro Tip 1/3Language Specific
The concept of epicene nouns varies, they may not exist in some languages or have different rules.
Unlike English, Swedish uses 'hen' as an epicene pronoun.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoids Assumptions
'Epicene' ensures a person's gender isn't presumed when it's unknown or irrelevant.
The epicene 'they' is useful when you don't know someone's gender.
Pro Tip 3/3Inclusive Language
Using epicene expressions helps create a more gender-inclusive environment.
Job applications often use epicene language to welcome all genders.
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