androgyny

[ an-droj-uh-nee ]

noun

1. the state or quality of being ambiguous, unspecified, or blended in gender; the state of being neither solely masculine nor solely feminine:

   The androgyny in his portraits subverted the expected distinctions between men and women of the Victorian era.

Word History and Origins

Origin of androgyny¹

First recorded in 1830–40; androgyne ( def ) + -y ³( def )

Example Sentences

But I view my masculinity and my androgyny with just as much affection.

From Washington Post

Even with the feminine touches, androgyny underlined the collection, in particularly in the Prada uniform looks: jumpsuits, slim trousers and jackets.

From Seattle Times

At the time, Ms. Reffstrup was a buyer in Copenhagen and felt boxed in by the stereotypes of cold androgyny or flower-crown-wearing bohemian that defined Scandinavian style.

From New York Times

An article by the writer Lynn Darling called “The Androgynous Zone” said that “androgyny is not about women looking like men, or men like women. It’s a form of freedom.”

From New York Times

The gaunt and erudite Bowie brought an open theatricality and androgyny to popular music that changed the very meaning of being a rock star.

From Seattle Times