ambisexuality
|am-bi-sex-u-al-i-ty|
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/ˌæmbɪˌsɛkʃuˈæləti/
attraction to both sexes
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ambisexuality' originates from the Latin prefix 'ambi-' meaning 'both' and the word 'sexuality' from 'sexualis' meaning 'pertaining to sex'.
Historical Evolution
'ambisexuality' evolved from the combination of 'ambi-' and 'sexuality' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'attraction to both sexes', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or quality of being ambisexual, characterized by attraction to both sexes.
Ambisexuality is often misunderstood in society.
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Last updated: 2025/07/10 05:36