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engender. gender Does the meaning of the word engender have anything to do with the word gender?
Sep 16, 2019 3:44 AM
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engender = cause or give rise to (a feeling, situation, or condition). His warm nature engendered support wherever he went. . No obvious connection to gender.
September 16, 2019
Ah, I see. Thanks, Gdanning.
September 16, 2019
They probably come from the same latin root, but otherwise, no. Engender means to originate, or give birth to something. Gender means male/female etc
September 16, 2019
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