male

/meɪl/adj
Elementary
1

Belonging to the sex which typically produces sperm, or to the gender which is typically associated with it.

2

Characteristic of this sex/gender. (Compare masculine, manly.)

3

Tending to lead to or regulate the development of sexual characteristics typical of this sex.

4

Masculine; of the masculine grammatical gender.

5

Having the F factor; able to impart DNA into another bacterium which does not have the F factor (a female).

6

Of instruments, tools, or connectors: designed to fit into or penetrate a female counterpart, as in a connector, pipe fitting or laboratory glassware.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing