adult female

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Definition

Noun: 1. A human being of the sex that can bear offspring or produce eggs; a grown woman. This term refers specifically to a person who is biologically female and has reached maturity, as opposed to a girl or child.

Usage

The term "adult female" is a formal, biological, or demographic classification. It is often used in scientific, medical, legal, and statistical contexts to categorize people based on sex and age. * The study surveyed 500 adult females and 500 adult males. * The sanctuary provides care for injured adult female eagles. * The form asked for the number of adult females residing in the household.

Advanced Usage

• In compound nouns: Often used as a modifier before another noun to specify sex and maturity.
  • An adult female lion is called a lioness.
  • The adult female population of the country has increased.

Variants and Related Words

• Woman (n.): The most common and general term for an adult female human.
  • She is a respected woman in her field.
• Lady (n.): A polite or formal term for a woman.
  • The lady at the front desk can help you.

Synonyms

• Woman
• Lady (formal/polite)

Antonyms

• Adult male
• Man
• Girl (female child)

Notes on Usage

• "Adult female" is neutral and clinical. In everyday conversation, "woman" is almost always preferred when referring to humans.
• It can be used for both humans and animals, whereas "woman" is exclusively human.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
   • the woman kept house while the man hunted

Từ đồng nghĩa

• woman