Bisexuality

/ˌbaɪsɛkʃuˈæləti/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being sexually attracted to people of more than one gender.

Etymology

From 'bisexual' plus the suffix '-ity,' forming a noun. Developed in late 19th and 20th century terminology as psychology and sexology expanded.

Kelly Says

While 'bisexualism' and 'bisexuality' mean similar things, 'bisexuality' is now the standard term used in modern psychology, sociology, and everyday language—showing how language naturally settles on preferred forms over time.

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