heterosexual

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or being a sexual relationship or attraction between individuals of opposite genders.

• adjective

  Straight or not homosexual; having a sexual attraction to persons of the opposite sex.

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Antonyms

homosexual

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Synonyms

breeder , hetero , straight , hetero , other-sex , straight

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Variants

List of all variants of heterosexual that leads to same result
heterosexual , heterosexualities , heterosexuality , heterosexually , heterosexuals

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From hetero- 'other' + -sexual 'sex'.

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Trivia

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1. Approximately 98% of the population identifies as heterosexual.

2. The term 'heterosexual' was first used in 1892 by the German sexologist, Magnus Hirschfeld.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Homosexuality: A sexual orientation towards persons of the same gender.

2. Sexual orientation: An enduring emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to other people.

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Culture

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In various cultures, heterosexuality is considered the norm and is often contrasted with homosexuality. In literature and art, heterosexual relationships are commonly portrayed, reflecting societal attitudes and values.

How to Memorize "heterosexual"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a man and a woman in a romantic relationship, holding hands or embracing.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'heterosexual' with the opposite of 'homosexual'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Heterosexual' and 'Homosexual' to remember the difference.

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