HETEROSEXUALITY

heterosexuality, heterosexualism, straightness

(noun) a sexual attraction to (or sexual relations with) persons of the opposite sex

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

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

• heteroflexibility

Source: Wiktionary



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