adj Uncommon

bisexual

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Bisexual (adj) means Romantically or sexually attracted to both men and women. Example: “She came out as bisexual to her family last year.”

adj

Romantically or sexually attracted to both men and women.

"She came out as bisexual to her family last year."

Having both male and female reproductive parts, as in some flowers or organisms.

"Many flowering plants are bisexual, containing both stamens and pistils."

noun

A person who is attracted to both men and women.

"The support group welcomes bisexuals, gay men, and lesbians alike."

How to use bisexual

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAttracted to more than one gender, or (in biology) having both sexes' reproductive organs.

Common pairings

identify as bisexual bisexual community

Word forms

more bisexual comparative, bisexuals plural, most bisexual superlative

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Etymology

From "bi-" ("two") plus "sexual". Originally an 18th-century botanical term for plants with both male and female parts; it took on its modern meaning about human sexuality in the late 1800s through early sexology writing.

· First attested 1800

Class of 1800 bisexual joined the language around 1800.

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Synonyms

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biromantic attracted to both sexes perfect hermaphrodite bi AC/DC ambisextrous curious flexible Kinsey 3 open-minded switch-hitting

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Rhymes for bisexual

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Frequently asked questions

What does bisexual mean when used to describe a flower or organism?

When applied to flowers or other organisms, bisexual describes having both male and female reproductive parts, a biological sense distinct from the term's use for human attraction. This usage is common in botany and biology.

Is bisexual used as both a noun and an adjective?

Yes, bisexual can function as an adjective describing attraction or reproductive structure, such as "a bisexual person" or "a bisexual flower," and as a noun referring to a person who is attracted to both men and women, as in "she identifies as a bisexual."

What is the meaning of bisexual?

"bisexual" (adj) means romantically or sexually attracted to both men and women.

What is another word for bisexual?

Other words for "bisexual" include biromantic, attracted to both sexes, perfect, hermaphrodite, bi, AC/DC.

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