The difference between Hetero and Heterosexual

When used as nouns, hetero means a heterosexual person, whereas heterosexual means a heterosexual person, or other heterosexual organism.

When used as adjectives, hetero means heterosexual: of, pertaining to, or being a heterosexual person, whereas heterosexual means sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex.

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  1. Hetero as an adjective (informal):

    Heterosexual: of, pertaining to, or being a heterosexual person.

    Examples:

    "This novel depicts a hetero couple who are in love."

  1. Hetero as a noun (informal):

    A heterosexual person.

  1. Heterosexual as an adjective:

    Sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex.

  1. Heterosexual as a noun:

    A heterosexual person, or other heterosexual organism.

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