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FEMALE

(adj., noun, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Female.

How to pronounce female:

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Female - as an adjective

Being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

Example: "A female heir"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
androgynousmale

Female - as a noun

An animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes (spermatozoa)

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
animalanimate beingbeastbrutecreaturefauna
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
male

A person who belongs to the sex that can have babies

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
female person
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
individualmortalpersonsomebodysomeonesoul
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
male

Female - as an adjective satellite

Characteristic of or peculiar to a woman

Example: "Female sensitiveness"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
distaff

For or pertaining to or composed of women or girls

Example: "The female lead in the play"

Example Sentences

"She is a strong and independent female."
"The study focused on the differences between male and female."
"The female of the species is generally larger than the male."
"The female is responsible for building the nest and incubating the eggs."
"The female's reproductive system is more complex than that of the male."
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Word Game Points

Is FEMALE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, female is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FEMALE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is FEMALE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, female is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FEMALE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is FEMALE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, female is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FEMALE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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