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gender-specific

American

[jen-der-spi-sif-ik] / ˈdʒɛn dər spɪˈsɪf ɪk /

adjective

for, characteristic of, or limited to either males or females.

Left-handedness is not gender-specific.

Example Sentences

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Though she wasn’t out to her fans or the public during her career, a majority of her songs aren’t gender-specific — leaving room for listeners to interpret themselves.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2025

There must be a gender-specific approach to criminal justice, as women end up in prison because of things that are gender-specific in society.

From BBC • Oct. 5, 2024

Investigators examined gender-specific outcomes in relation to frequency, duration, intensity and type of physical activity.

From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2024

While there is solid agreement that standards cannot be lowered for females, many interpret that as prohibiting any gender-specific accommodations.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 21, 2023

Vince, however, has a diplomatic answer: “I don’t think it was a gender-specific thing, I think it was just that he was a dog,” Vince said.

From New York Times • Aug. 3, 2023

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