adj
Uncommon
bisexual
beye-SEHK-shuu-uhl
Bisexual (adj) means Romantically or sexually attracted to both men and women. Example: “She came out as bisexual to her family last year.”
adj
1
Romantically or sexually attracted to both men and women.
"She came out as bisexual to her family last year."
"He is bisexual and has been open about it with his friends."
"The author, who is bisexual, wrote a novel about growing up in a small town."
2
Having both male and female reproductive parts, as in some flowers or organisms.
"Many flowering plants are bisexual, containing both stamens and pistils."
"A lily is a bisexual flower because each bloom has both male and female parts."
"Biology students learned that bisexual blossoms can often pollinate themselves."
noun
1
A person who is attracted to both men and women.
"The support group welcomes bisexuals, gay men, and lesbians alike."
"As a bisexual, she felt welcome at the community centre's social evenings."
"The survey asked bisexuals about their experiences at work."
How to use bisexual
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAttracted to more than one gender, or (in biology) having both sexes' reproductive organs.
Common pairings
identify as bisexual
bisexual community
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Word forms
- Plural
- bisexuals
- Comparative
- more bisexual
- Superlative
- most bisexual
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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.
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
Antonyms
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Rhymes for bisexual
See all rhymes for bisexual →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.
