Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cisnormativity

/ˌsɪs.nɔːɹ.məˈtɪv.ə.ti/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: cis-nor-ma-tiv-i-ty
IPA: /ˌsɪs.nɔːɹ.məˈtɪv.ə.ti/

24

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

6

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The assumption that all human beings are cisgender, i.e. have a gender identity which matches their biological sex.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"The erasure of transpeople's experiences can be understood, at least partially, as a function of the hegemony of cisnormativity."
"These are the bodily consequences of cisnormativity—the prevalent and presumptuous assumption that cissexuality is the only acceptable and legible form of gender identity—which show us why, when we engage in feminist activism and inquiry, we must be trans-inclusive in our efforts to ensure that every human being deserves decency and justice when wronged."

Etymology

From cis- + normativity.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: cis

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˌsɪs.nɔːɹ.məˈtɪv.ə.ti/
British English: /ˌsɪs.nɔː.məˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

Usage

Uncountable

Derived Forms

cisnormative

Frequently Paired Words

cissexism cisgenderism transnormativity homonormativity

Synonyms

transphobia

Rhymes With

descriptivity transnormativity binormativity allonormativity cisheteronormativity

Questions

How do you pronounce cisnormativity?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌsɪs.nɔːɹ.məˈtɪv.ə.ti/.
What does cisnormativity mean?: The assumption that all human beings are cisgender, i.e. have a gender identity which matches their biological sex.
Where does cisnormativity come from?: From cis- + normativity.

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