heterosexual meaning
UK US /ˌhɛtɚoʊˈsɛkʃəwəl/ 6 syllables
heterosexual (adjective): sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex.
heterosexual has 2 meanings in this dictionary, as adjective and noun.
heterosexual as an adjective
- sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex
Opposite: homosexual, bisexual
Similar: straight
Related forms: heterosexuality
heterosexual as a noun
- a person having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex
Synonyms: heterosexual person, straight person, straight
Type of: person
How to pronounce heterosexual
heterosexual is pronounced /ˌhɛtɚoʊˈsɛkʃəwəl/ in American English. It has 6 syllables, with the stress on the fourth syllable.
Word lists: words starting with HE · words ending in AL · 12-letter words
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