bisexuality
|bi-sex-u-al-i-ty|
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/ˌbaɪˌsɛkʃuˈæləti/
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/ˌbaɪˌsɛkʃuˈælɪti/
attraction to both sexes
Etymology
'bisexuality' originates from English, specifically from the word 'bisexual' (bi- meaning 'two' and sexual meaning 'relating to sex'), with the suffix '-ity' denoting a state or quality.
'bisexual' was formed in the 19th century from the prefix 'bi-' and 'sexual', and the noun 'bisexuality' was later derived to describe the state or quality.
Initially, it meant 'the state of having both male and female characteristics', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'sexual attraction to both men and women'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being sexually attracted to both men and women.
Bisexuality is becoming more widely discussed in society.
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Last updated: 2025/07/29 12:36