het·er·o·sex·u·al
 heterosexual
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- pronunciation:
- he
t
ro
sek
shu
l
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
sexually attracted only to those of the opposite sex.
- antonyms:
- gay
- similar words:
- straight
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| definition 2: |
of or concerning both sexes.
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
one who is sexually attracted only to those of the opposite sex.
- similar words:
- straight
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| derivation: |
heterosexuality (n.) |
The word heterosexual
contains the following part: