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单词 ambisexual
释义

ambisexual

adjective

am·​bi·​sex·​u·​al ˌam-bi-ˈsek-sh(ə-)wəl How to pronounce ambisexual (audio)
-shü-əl,
-ˈsek-shəl
1
: bisexual: such as
a
: having, showing, or involving feelings of sexual attraction for both sexes
… an impudent college conservative from Iowa mortified at this tribe's ambisexual practices … Andy Webster
b
: having qualities or characteristics associated with both sexes : sexually ambiguous
… his new image is less campy, less outrageously ambisexual than before—in the movie, he basically pursues one girl; and he's toned down his old costume of bikini underpants and lace gloves. Michiko Kakutani
2
: suitable or designed for both males and females : unisex
ambisexual names
The patterns also are available for men because VanMartin believes in "ambisexual fashion." On-ke Wilde
ambisexual noun
ambisexuality
ˌam-bi-ˌsek-shə-ˈwa-lə-tē How to pronounce ambisexual (audio)
-shü-ˈa-
noun

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Ferris delivers that speech in the shower while wearing a punk’s shampoo Mohawk, then an ambisexual head turban. Armond White, National Review, 4 Aug. 2021

Word History

Etymology

ambi- + sexual

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

ambisexual

adjective

am·​bi·​sex·​u·​al ˌam-bi-ˈseksh-(ə-)wəl, -ˈsek-shəl How to pronounce ambisexual (audio)
: bisexual
an ambisexual fantasy
ambisexual embryos
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