gender-specific

adjective

: referring only to males or only to females
gender-specific language

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Two years later, Bumble is now going all the way and fully eliminating its gender-specific conversation-starter rules. Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026 Despite the gender-specific nickname, researchers remained uncertain about whether the youth was male or female. Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 6 July 2026 Other specialized services include Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for opioid or alcohol dependence, family therapy, and gender-specific groups to encourage peer support and accountability. K.h. Koehler, Ascend Agency, 1 July 2026 Competitive sports leagues are offered in co-ed and gender-specific formats, and run throughout the year at indoor and outdoor venues in Aurora, including Aurora Sports Park, Southeast Fieldhouse, Olympic Park and Highline Park. John Wenzel, Denver Post, 24 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gender-specific

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“Gender-specific.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gender-specific. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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