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Heterosexual

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Heterosexuality is characterized by emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction exclusively or predominantly towards people of the opposite sex.

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