Pronunciation: /baɪˈsɛkʃuəl/

Definitions of bisexual

noun a person who is sexually attracted to both men and women

Example Sentences

A1 My friend told me she is bisexual.

A2 He came out as bisexual to his family last year.

B1 There are many support groups for bisexual individuals in the community.

B2 She has been open about her bisexual identity for years.

C1 The documentary explores the experiences of bisexual people in society.

C2 As a bisexual, she advocates for LGBTQ rights and visibility.

adjective relating to or characterized by a tendency to direct sexual desire toward both sexes

Example Sentences

A1 She is attracted to both men and women, so she identifies as bisexual.

A2 He came out as bisexual to his friends and family last year.

B1 Many people mistakenly believe that being bisexual means being equally attracted to both genders.

B2 As a bisexual individual, she has faced discrimination from both the straight and LGBTQ communities.

C1 The representation of bisexual characters in mainstream media is slowly improving.

C2 Being bisexual, he has had to navigate the complexities of dating and relationships with both men and women.

Examples of bisexual in a Sentence

formal She openly identifies as bisexual and advocates for LGBTQ+ rights.

informal My friend came out as bisexual last year and has been exploring her identity ever since.

slang Some people still don't understand what it means to be bisexual, but it's all about who you love.

figurative Being bisexual is like having a favorite color that changes depending on your mood.

Grammatical Forms of bisexual

past tense

was bisexual

plural

bisexuals

comparative

more bisexual

superlative

most bisexual

present tense

is bisexual

future tense

will be bisexual

perfect tense

has been bisexual

continuous tense

is being bisexual

singular

bisexual

positive degree

bisexual

infinitive

to be bisexual

gerund

being bisexual

participle

bisexual

Origin and Evolution of bisexual

First Known Use: 1824 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'bisexual' originated from the combination of the prefix 'bi-' meaning two, and the word 'sexual'.
Evolution of the word: Initially used in a medical context to describe hermaphroditic plants or animals, the term 'bisexual' later evolved to describe individuals attracted to both men and women.