heterosexual
Etymology

From hetero- + -sexual.

Pronunciation
  • (America) IPA: /ˌhɛtəɹəˈsɛkʃuəl/, /ˌhɛtəɹoʊˈsɛkʃuəl/
  • (RP) IPA: /ˌhɛtəɹəˈsɛkʃuəl/, /ˌhɛtɹəˈsɛkʃuəl/
Adjective

heterosexual

  1. Sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex.
  2. (obsolete, medicine) Having a sexual desire for the opposite sex seen as unhealthy, including a proclivity for nonreproductive sex.
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heterosexual (plural heterosexuals)

  1. A heterosexual person, or other heterosexual organism.
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