Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

trix

Suffix
/trɪks/
Definition
A suffix used in forming the feminine of nouns and adjectives, especially in words borrowed from French.
Examples
  • Examples of words using ‘trix’ include ‘manager’ transforming into ‘managertrix’, and ‘actor’ changing to ‘actress’, though ‘actress’ is more commonly used than ‘actortrix’.
  • The popular term ‘dominatrix’ is a well-known example that highlights a woman practicing dominance in a sexual context.
Meaning
The term ‘trix’ is often used in names or titles to indicate a female, especially in reference to professions or roles that traditionally may have been regarded as male-dominated.
Synonyms
  • trixie
  • female counterpart
  • female version