heterosexuality
English
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Etymology
[edit]From heterosexual + -ity or hetero- + sexuality.
Pronunciation
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Noun
[edit]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
[edit]- homosexuality (which see for synonyms)
Hyponyms
[edit]Coordinate terms
[edit]Related terms
[edit]- compulsory heterosexuality
- heterosexual
- heterosociality
- heteroeroticism
- nonheterosexuality
- heterogenitality
Translations
[edit]heterosexual orientation
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