bisexual

Meanings

• noun

  A person who is emotionally, romantically, or sexually attracted to both males and females.

  - "She identified as bisexual and dated people of all genders."
  - "The study found that a significant percentage of the population identified as bisexual."

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Synonyms

bi , hermaphrodite , perfect , AC/DC , ambidextrous , bi , omnifutuent

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bisexual
exual , cruelest , infidelity , jewelry

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Variants

List of all variants of bisexual that leads to same result
bisexual , bisexualities , bisexuality , bisexually , bisexuals

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The term 'bisexual' comes from the Latin 'bis' meaning 'two' and 'sexus' meaning 'sex'. It was first used in the late 19th century to describe individuals who were attracted to both males and females.

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Trivia

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1. Approximately 3% of the population identifies as bisexual, according to some studies.

2. Bisexuality is sometimes referred to as 'fluid sexuality' because people who identify as bisexual may experience attractions that shift over time.

3. Some famous bisexual individuals include Abraham Lincoln, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Freddie Mercury.

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Related Concepts

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1. pansexual: Pansexuality is a sexual orientation that includes attraction to all gender identities, including those that are not strictly male or female. Some people use the terms 'bisexual' and 'pansexual' interchangeably, while others distinguish between them based on the specificity of gender identity versus gender expression.

2. heterosexual: Heterosexuality is a sexual orientation that includes attraction to individuals of the opposite gender. It is the most commonly identified sexual orientation in many cultures.

3. homosexual: Homosexuality is a sexual orientation that includes attraction to individuals of the same gender. It is also known as gay or lesbian identity.

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Culture

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Bisexuality has been a topic of exploration and representation in various forms of media, including literature, art, and music. Some notable works include 'Orlando' by Virginia Woolf and 'The Color Purple' by Alice Walker. Bisexuality is also a significant theme in queer studies and LGBTQ+ rights movements.

How to Memorize "bisexual"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person who is attracted to both males and females. They may have relationships with partners of different genders, and their attractions are not limited to one gender.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'bisexual' with the idea of being attracted to more than one gender.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Both Sides Attract' to remember the meaning of bisexual.

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