Definition of Homosexual

1. Adjective. Sexually attracted to members of your own sex.


2. Noun. Someone who practices homosexuality; having a sexual attraction to persons of the same sex.
Exact synonyms: Gay, Homo, Homophile
Generic synonyms: Individual, Mortal, Person, Somebody, Someone, Soul
Specialized synonyms: Gay Man, Shirtlifter, Gay Woman, Lesbian, Tribade
Derivative terms: Gay

Definition of Homosexual

1. Adjective. (context: of a person or animal) Sexually attracted solely or primarily to other members of the same sex. ¹

2. Adjective. Pertaining to homosexuality, ''as'' a relationship, an attraction, a desire, etc. ¹

3. Adjective. Intended for or used by homosexuals, ''as'' a nightclub, a bar, etc. ¹

4. Noun. A person who is attracted solely or primarily to others of the same sex. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Homosexual

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Homosexual

1. A person sexually attracted to persons of the same sex. Homosexuals include males (gays) and females (lesbians). Homosexual can also be an adjective. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Homosexual

homoribopolymer
homos
homosalate
homosalates
homoscedastic
homoscedasticity
homoserine
homoserine deaminase
homoserine dehydratase
homoserine dehydrogenase
homoserine lactone
homoserines

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