heterosexual

Word parts

hetero- + -sexual

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˌhɛtərəˈsɛkʃuəl/ or /ˌhɛtəroʊˈsɛkʃuəl/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˌhɛtərəˈsɛkʃuəl/ or /ˌhɛtrəˈsɛkʃuəl/

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Adjective

Positive heterosexual

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. Someone who is heterosexual is attracted to people of the opposite sex. That means a heterosexual man is attracted to women, and a heterosexual woman is attracted to men.
   • Synonyms: breeder and hetero

Noun

Singular heterosexual

Plural heterosexuals

1. someone who is heterosexual

   John is definitely a heterosexual, despite the nasty rumors.

   John and Jane are heterosexuals.

   Heterosexuals do not always understand homosexuals.