Kinsey
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Noun — A rating on the Kinsey scale, a system for describing where someone falls between exclusively heterosexual and exclusively homosexual.
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Etymology
Named after Alfred Kinsey (1894-1956), the American biologist who devised the scale in his research on human sexuality.
Full origin of Kinsey →Frequently asked questions
What does “Kinsey” mean?
The word “Kinsey” means a rating on the Kinsey scale, a system for describing where someone falls between exclusively heterosexual and exclusively homosexual.
How do you pronounce “Kinsey”?
“Kinsey” is pronounced KIHN-zee (/ˈkɪnzi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Kinsey” in a sentence?
Here is “Kinsey” used in a sentence: “He jokingly described himself as a Kinsey 2.”
What part of speech is “Kinsey”?
“Kinsey” is a noun.
Where does the word “Kinsey” come from?
The word “Kinsey” dates back to around 1894.
