heterosexuality

Meaning

  1. (uncountable, usually) The state of being sexually and romantically attracted primarily or exclusively to persons of the opposite sex.
  2. (uncountable, usually) Sexual activity with a person of the opposite sex.

Synonyms

heterosexual love

mating behaviour

oestrus behaviour

standing reflex

sexual behaviour

Etymology

From heterosexual + -ity or hetero- + sexuality.

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