heterosexuality
English
Etymology
From heterosexual + -ity or hetero- + sexuality.
Pronunciation
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Noun
heterosexuality (usually uncountable, plural heterosexualities)
- The state of being sexually and romantically attracted primarily or exclusively to persons of the opposite sex.
- Sexual activity with a person of the opposite sex.
Antonyms
- homosexuality (which see for synonyms)
Hyponyms
Coordinate terms
sexual orientationsedit
Derived terms
Related terms
Translations
heterosexual orientation
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