The difference between Heterosexual and Other-sex

When used as adjectives, heterosexual means sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex, whereas other-sex means of or pertaining to attraction to the opposite sex.


Heterosexual is also noun with the meaning: a heterosexual person, or other heterosexual organism.

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  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.

  1. Other-sex as an adjective:

    Of or pertaining to attraction to the opposite sex; heterosexual.