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Bisexually: meaning, definitions and examples

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bisexually

 

[ baษชหˆsษ›kสƒuษ™li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

sexual orientation

Bisexually refers to the sexual orientation where an individual is attracted to both males and females. This term is employed in discussions about sexual orientations and can describe individuals who engage in romantic or sexual relationships with people of both genders. Bisexuality is an important aspect of human sexuality and plays a significant role in the LGBTQ+ community. People who identify as bisexual may experience varying degrees of attraction to each gender.

Synonyms

bisexual, dual attraction, pansexual

Examples of usage

  • She identifies as bisexually oriented.
  • He dates bisexually, preferring both men and women.
  • Many people explore their identities bisexually in college.
  • Being bisexually active is part of his social life.

Translations

Translations of the word "bisexually" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bissexualmente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเคˆเคธเฅ‡เค•เฅเคธเฅเค…เคฒเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช bisexuell

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ biseksual

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั–ัะตะบััƒะฐะปัŒะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ biseksualnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚คใ‚ปใ‚ฏใ‚ทใƒฅใ‚ขใƒซใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bisexuellement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bisexualmente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท biseksรผel olarak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–‘์„ฑ์• ์ ์œผ๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซู†ุงุฆูŠ ุงู„ุฌู†ุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bisexuรกlnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bisexuรกlne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŒๆ€งๆ‹ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ biseksualno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tvรญhyggjandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตะบั– ะถั‹ะฝั‹ัั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒกแƒ”แƒฅแƒกแƒฃแƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ biseksual olaraq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bisexualmente

Etymology

The term 'bisexual' is derived from the prefix 'bi-', meaning 'two', combined with 'sexual', relating to sexual orientation. The use of the word can be traced back to the early 20th century as discussions around sexuality began to gain prominence in social and scientific discourse. The popularization of the term 'bisexuality' helped in framing conversations about diverse sexual orientations, moving beyond a strictly heterosexual or homosexual binary. Over the decades, bisexually emerged not just as a descriptor for attraction, but as a key component of identity for many people within the LGBTQ+ spectrum. Increased visibility and advocacy from bisexual individuals have contributed to a more nuanced understanding of sexual attraction and rights, fostering a sense of community and representation. The evolution of this term reflects broader societal changes regarding acceptance, awareness, and understanding of varied sexual orientations.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,567, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.