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The definition of a heterosexual is someone who is sexually attracted to a person of the opposite sex.

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An example of a heterosexual is a boy who likes girls or a girl who likes boys.

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See heterosexual in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of or characterized by sexual desire for those of the opposite sex
Biol. of different sexes

noun

a heterosexual individual

Related Forms:

heterosexuality noun

See heterosexual in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Sexually oriented to persons of the opposite sex.
Of or relating to different sexes.

noun

A heterosexual person.

Related Forms:

hetˌer·o·sexˈu·al·ly adverb

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