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Heterosexuality
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Meaning
Noun
●
The
state of being
sexually
and
romantically
attracted
primarily
or
exclusively
to
persons
of the
opposite
sex.
●
In Sexual orientations:
Sexual
activity
with a person of the
opposite
sex.
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Origin
heterosexuality
English
hetero-
English
ἕτερος
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
sexuality
English
-ity
English
-ité
French
-ité
Middle French (ca. 1400-1600)
-ete
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
sexual
English
sexualis
Latin
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Etym
Antonyms
Homosexuality
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