heterosexual
Word parts[change]
Pronunciation[change]
- (US) IPA (key): /ˌhɛtərəˈsɛkʃuəl/ or /ˌhɛtəroʊˈsɛkʃuəl/
- (UK) IPA (key): /ˌhɛtərəˈsɛkʃuəl/ or /ˌhɛtrəˈsɛkʃuəl/
Adjective[change]
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- Someone who is heterosexual is attracted to people of the opposite sex. That means a heterosexual man is attracted to women, and a heterosexual woman is attracted to men.
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Noun[change]
- someone who is heterosexual
- John is definitely a heterosexual, despite the nasty rumors.
- John and Jane are heterosexuals.
- Heterosexuals do not always understand homosexuals.