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bisexuality

bisexuality

7 5.3
A sexual attraction to both men and women
  • noun
  • /ˌbaɪsɛkʃuˈælɪti/
translation icon : bisexualidad
  • The two writers' alleged bisexuality suggests a metaphor for their process of negotiating between critical and creative writing.
  • homosexuality and bisexuality

If one can speak of a normal state, it is bisexuality.

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Examples

  • In addition, research is needed to describe in qualitative terms how heterosexuals understand bisexuality.

    Academic text (2002)
  • Many individuals today embrace their bisexuality openly and proudly.

  • Thus, bisexuality could also be a factor underlying the findings in the current study.

    Academic text (2007)
  • I'm only expressing my bisexuality.

  • Related to this point, research is also needed on how gay men and lesbians understand bisexuality.

    Academic text (2002)
  • Whether they know or don't know, our bisexuality affects them greatly.

    Blog text (10)
  • The issue you raise about bisexuality/biphobia is a great point, as is the issue of sexual fluidity!

    Blog text (20)
  • For example, many heterosexuals may equate bisexuality with sexual promiscuity or nonmonogamy.

    Academic text (2002)
  • Bisexual Pride Day acknowledges that bisexuality isn't purgatory, indecision, or a waiting area.

    Blog text (2)
  • To understand bisexuals' experiences with prejudice and discrimination, hostility directed specifically at bisexuality must be distinguished from antigay hostility.

    Academic text (2002)

How Heterosexual

heterosex
8.0
bisexuality
7 5.3
homosexuality
188 4.3

Surface Forms

bisexuality singular
bisexualities plural

Morphology

bisexuality = bisexual (transparent) = bi + sexual + ity

Standard nominalization of the adjective 'bisexual' producing the noun for the state or quality.

Etymology

Bisexuality comes from the prefix bi- meaning 'two' and sexual meaning 'to do with sex', so it means being attracted to both men and women. That's why people use the word for someone who feels romantic or sexual interest in both genders.