heteroerotism
|het-er-o-er-o-tism|
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/ˌhɛtəroʊˈɛroʊtɪzəm/
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/ˌhɛtərəʊˈɛrəʊtɪzəm/
attraction to the opposite sex
Etymology
Etymology Information
'heteroerotism' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'heteros' meaning 'other' and 'eros' meaning 'sexual love'.
Historical Evolution
'heteros' and 'eros' combined in English to form 'heteroerotism', maintaining the original Greek meanings.
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
Noun 1
the attraction or sexual interest in individuals of the opposite sex.
Heteroerotism is a common orientation in many cultures.
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Last updated: 2025/07/16 06:25