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Definition of heterosexuality

heterosexuality

/ˌhɛt.ə.roʊˌsɛk.ʃuˈæl.ə.ti/
het · er · o · sex · u · al · i · ty
Adverb:heterosexually
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Plural:heterosexualities
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Adjective:heterosexual
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heterosexuality Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality or characteristic of being romantically or sexually attracted to people of the opposite sex.

Example

"Sociological studies often examine how heterosexuality has historically been treated as the default social norm."

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• Rhymes for heterosexuality

• Nearby Words

heterogeneous
heteromeles
heterosexual
heterosexuality
heterosexually
heterotheca
hetian

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century in German psychiatric literature (as 'Heterosexualität'), combining the Ancient Greek prefix 'hetero-' (meaning 'other' or 'different') with 'sexuality'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Heterosexuality. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/heterosexuality
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