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Heterosexuality Definition & Meaning

heterosexuality
noun
  1. a sexual attraction to (or sexual relations with) persons of the opposite sex

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What does heterosexuality mean?
a sexual attraction to (or sexual relations with) persons of the opposite sex
What part of speech is heterosexuality?
Heterosexuality is a noun.

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