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uranism

/ˈjʊəɹənɪzəm/

uranism noun: homosexuality.

Noun

uranism (plural uranisms)

  1. (archaic) Homosexuality.
    • Uranism is always a disease or an inversion. It is sometimes a symptom of degeneracy. It may be caused by disorders during embryonic life.1894 November, The Medical Standard, volume XVI, number 6, page 152
    Synonyms:
    gayness, queerness

uranism meaning in Tamil

uranism in Tamil

தன்னினப் புணர்ச்சி, ஊரானிசம்

Synonyms of uranism

Forms of uranism

pluraluranisms

Origin of uranism

From German Uranismus, from Ancient Greek οὐράνιος (ouránios, “heavenly, spiritual”).

Words formed from uranism

Questions about uranism

What does uranism mean?
Uranism means homosexuality.
What is uranism in Tamil?
Uranism in Tamil is தன்னினப் புணர்ச்சி, ஊரானிசம். See Uranism meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is uranism?
Uranism is a noun.
How do you pronounce uranism?
Uranism is pronounced /ˈjʊəɹənɪzəm/.
What is the plural of uranism?
The plural of uranism is uranisms.

Words near uranism in the dictionary

  1. uraninites
  2. uranious
  3. uranisci
  4. uraniscoplasty
  5. uraniscus
  6. uranism
  7. uranisms
  8. uranist
  9. uranistic
  10. uranists
  11. uranite

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