heteroerotic
|het-er-o-e-rot-ic|
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/ˌhɛtəroʊɪˈrɒtɪk/
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/ˌhɛtərəʊɪˈrɒtɪk/
opposite-sex attraction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'heteroerotic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'heteros' meaning 'other' and 'erotikos' meaning 'sexual love'.
Historical Evolution
'heteros' and 'erotikos' combined in English to form the modern word 'heteroerotic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'sexual love for the other', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characterized by sexual attraction between people of the opposite sex.
The novel explores heteroerotic themes.
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Last updated: 2025/07/16 06:08