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heterosex

heterosex

8.0
Attraction to people of the opposite sex
  • noun
  • /ˈhɛtərəˌsɛks/
translation icon : heterosexualidad
  • The survey asked participants to indicate if they identified with heterosex or another orientation.

Examples

  • Discussions about heterosex and other orientations are becoming more common in schools.

  • Many people identify as heterosex.

  • Some people feel pressure to conform to heterosex in certain cultures.

  • The term heterosex is often used.

  • Many people openly discuss their heterosex orientation in today's society.

  • In some cultures, heterosex is viewed as the only acceptable form of attraction.

  • Education about heterosex and its acceptance is essential for promoting understanding.

Synonyms

heterosexuality
vsheterosex
9 4.9

Attraction to people of the opposite sex

is the same concept but expressed in a briefer or alternative form
straightness
vsheterosex
1 5.6

Being attracted to people of the opposite sex

is the broad term for sexual attraction rather than a trait label
heterosexualism
vsheterosex
7.6

A sexual attraction to people of the opposite sex

focuses only on attraction rather than on sexual activity or relations

Antonyms

188 4.3

Being attracted to people of the same sex

How Heterosexual

heterosex
8.0
bisexuality
7 5.3
homosexuality
188 4.3

Surface Forms

heterosex singular
heterosexes plural

Morphology

heterosex = sex (transparent) = hetero + sex

Denotes attraction related to 'sex' with the 'hetero-' qualifier; the relation to heterosexuality is straightforward for learners familiar with 'hetero-'.

Etymology

The word heterosex is formed from hetero- 'other' and sex 'male or female', so it means sexual attraction to people of the opposite sex.