Word: heterosexuality
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: het
er
o
sex
u
al
i
ty
Definition: The state of being sexually and romantically attracted primarily or exclusively to persons of the opposite sex.
Morphemes:
Affix: hetero-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: other, different
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἕτερος
Language: grc
Decoded: eteros
Meaning: other, another, different
Affix: -sexual
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms a noun or adjective describing a state or style of sexuality
Affix: -ity
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Alternative form of -ety. Added to monosyllabic words, typically nouns or adjectives, to extend their form. Often seen in fanciful compounds.