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