bisexual
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //baɪˈsɛkʃuəl//
KK: /baɪˈsɛkʃuəl/
adjective
Definition
Relating to a person who is attracted to both men and women.
Example
She identifies as bisexual and is open about her relationships with both genders.
Conversation
I was reading about different sexual orientations and learned about being bisexual.
That's interesting! I think it's great that people can love who they want.
Yeah, it makes sense to be attracted to both genders.
Absolutely! Love is love, no matter who it's with.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
hermaphroditic
dual
ambisexual
Antonyms
monosexual
unisex
heterosexual
noun
Definition
A person who is attracted to both men and women.
Example
She identifies as bisexual and is open about her relationships with both genders.
Conversation
I met someone interesting at the party last night.
Oh really? What were they like?
They mentioned they identify as bisexual, which I thought was cool.
Root Explanation
Bisexual → It is formed from "bi-" (meaning two) and "sexualis" (from Latin "sexus", meaning sex or gender). The word "bisexual" refers to the attraction to two genders or sexes.
Memory Tip
Think of 'two' ('bi-') and 'sex' ('sexualis') to remember that 'bisexual' means attraction to two genders.
Visually Confused Words
sexual
unisexual
sexuale
esexual
asexual