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Vocabulary Entry
male
|noun • adjective • verb
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N
noun
A male is an individual of a species that produces small, mobile gametes (sperm) to fertilize the larger gametes (eggs) of females.
Example Sentences
"The male lion is known for its impressive mane."
"In many species, the male is more colorful than the female."
"The biologist studied the mating behaviors of male and female fish."
A
adjective
Male describes the sex of an organism that produces sperm or has characteristics traditionally associated with men.
Example Sentences
"The male students outnumbered the female students in the class."
"He has a male dog that is very friendly."
"In many cultures, male roles are often defined by traditional gender norms."
V
verb
To male means to cause to become male or to produce male offspring.
Example Sentences
"The farmer aims to male his flock to increase their profitability."
"They hope to male the next generation of their lineage."
"In selective breeding, they choose certain traits to male desired characteristics."