bisexual
/bʌɪˈsɛkʃʊəl
/adjective
1Sexually attracted to both men and women.In the decades of gay, lesbian, transgender and bisexual activism, minority sexualities have gained increasing understanding and visibility....
- In all, this study adds to the small literature on what lesbian and bisexual women find attractive in body shape.
- Respondents reported their sexual identity as gay, bisexual, or heterosexual.
Synonyms
ambisexual
informal AC/DC, bi, swinging both ways, ambidextrous, ambisexual
North American informal switch-hitting
2 Biology Having characteristics of both sexes.The cone exhibits at least a partially bisexual character that appears to have pollen sacs with monosulcate ribbed pollen grains and sessile, asymmetric, and radiospermic ovules....
- Previous studies based on a qualitative analysis have shown a high degree of variability in the mode of expression of carpel/stamen in homeotic bisexual flowers.
- Flowers are bisexual, protogynous and pollinated by insects.
Synonyms
hermaphrodite, hermaphroditic;
epicene;
monoclinous, gynandrous, gynandromorphic
noun
A person who is sexually attracted to both men and women.Lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals represent a sexual minority, and like other minorities, they often face experiences of discrimination....
- The choice can be even more complicated for gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgendered people.
- Myths and stereotypes about bisexuals abound.
Rhymes
- word-mongering
- wordmongering
- word-music
- word of command
- word of honour
- word of mouth
- word order
- word-paint
- word-painted
- word-painter
- word painting
- word-pecker
- word-perfect
- word picture
- wordplay
- word power
- word problem
- word-process
- word processing
- word processor
- word recognition
- word salad
- word search
- words fail me
- wordshot