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Engendered Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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engendered

en-gen-dered

🇺🇸 /ɛnˈdʒɛndɝd/ · 🇬🇧 /ɛndʒˈɛndəd/

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

cause to exist

To engender means to cause or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition. It is often used in the context of creating or producing something, especially abstract concepts like emotions, ideas, or societal changes. The term originates from the notion of begetting or bringing forth, and is frequently employed in discussions about social issues, relationships, and inspirations. In literature and discourse, engendering is a crucial concept when analyzing the development of thoughts or reactions.

Synonyms

bring about, cause, create, generate, produce.

Examples of usage

  • The campaign engendered a strong sense of community.
  • His speech engendered feelings of hope and inspiration.
  • The new policy is likely to engender positive changes in the workplace.

Translations

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Quick facts about “engendered”

Engendered is a 3-syllable verb (en-gen-dered). It is pronounced /ɛnˈdʒɛndɝd/ in American English and /ɛndʒˈɛndəd/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 1 meaning, 5 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #13,431 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'engendered'

The word 'engender' has its Latin roots, deriving from the combination of 'en-' meaning 'to cause' and 'genders', which comes from 'genus' meaning 'kind' or 'race'. The term evolved through Old French and Middle English before becoming established in the English language. It was first recorded in the late 15th century. Originally, it referred more directly to the act of begetting or producing offspring, aligning with its etymological roots. Over time, the meaning expanded to encompass the generation of non-physical entities such as thoughts and feelings, reflecting a broader range of human experience. Today, 'engender' is widely used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in academic discussions about sociology, psychology, and ethics.

Rhymes

Engendered rhymes with rendered, surrendered, tendered, gendered and untendered.

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Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,431, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.