Word
bisexuality
Phoneticsbi·sex·u·al·i·ty, stress on the fourth syllable
US/ˌbaɪsɛkʃuˈæɫəti/
UK/baɪsˈɛkʃuːˈælɪti/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. attraction to both men and women, or to people of more than one gender. You use it to talk about who someone loves or feels close to in a romantic way.
n. sexual or romantic attraction to more than one gender, most commonly to both men and women.
Examples
“She talks openly about her bisexuality with friends.”
“After years of questioning, he accepts his bisexuality and tells his family he dates both men and women.”
“Her memoir explores bisexuality not as confusion but as a stable capacity for love that challenges narrow ideas about desire.”
Examples
simple
“She talks openly about her bisexuality with friends.”
contextual
“After years of questioning, he accepts his bisexuality and tells his family he dates both men and women.”
complex
“Her memoir explores bisexuality not as confusion but as a stable capacity for love that challenges narrow ideas about desire.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “bisexuality” in context.
Verb
01. accept bisexuality
“It took him a long time to accept his bisexuality fully.”
verb + noun
02. bisexuality exists
“Many people still do not accept that bisexuality exists.”
noun + verb
03. deal with bisexuality
“The support group helps young people deal with bisexuality.”
verb + prep + noun
04. embrace bisexuality
“She finally embraced her bisexuality in her twenties.”
verb + noun
05. explore bisexuality
“The novel explores teenage bisexuality in a sensitive way.”
verb + noun
Adjective
06. female bisexuality
“The film explores female bisexuality with honesty and respect.”
adj + noun
07. hidden bisexuality
“He lived with hidden bisexuality for years before telling his family.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. acceptance of bisexuality
“There is greater acceptance of bisexuality among young people today.”
noun + prep + noun
09. depiction of bisexuality
“Critics praised the film's honest depiction of bisexuality.”
noun + prep + noun
10. experience of bisexuality
“Each person's experience of bisexuality is different and personal.”
noun + prep + noun
11. come to terms with bisexuality
“It took her years to come to terms with bisexuality.”
12. greater acceptance of bisexuality
“Surveys show greater acceptance of bisexuality than ten years ago.”
Real-World Examples
“A recent study indicates that bisexuality in women is not merely a phase leading to lesbianism, but rather a distinct sexual identity.” “Despite a culture that often embraces moments of bisexual allure—think Britney and Madonna, followed by Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson (who were spotted kissing in Cannes)—bisexuality is frequently perceived as a curiosity, a fleeting phase, or even a mask for homosexuality.” Etymology
From bisexual + -ity.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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