Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The development of sex characteristics that are typically found in men.
Related words
- Other spellings
- virilisation UK
Forms
- Plural
- virilizations → masculinizations…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| virilization | steady | |
| masculinization | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 15 letters
- masculinization, masculinisation