How Do You Spell HOMOSEXUALITY?

Pronunciation: [hˌə͡ʊmə͡ʊsˈɛkʃuːˈalɪti] (IPA)

The word "homosexuality" is spelled with the prefix "homo-" meaning "same" or "alike," and the suffix "-sexuality" meaning "sexual behavior or orientation." In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is written /ˌhoʊməʊsɛkʃuˈælɪti/. The stress falls on the second syllable /məʊ/. The first sound is pronounced as "h" /h/ followed by the long "oh" vowel /oʊ/ and "m" consonant sound /m/. Then the word continues with "s" consonant sound /s/, "e" short vowel /ɛ/, and "k" consonant sound /k/ before ending with "-uality" /uːˈælɪti/.

HOMOSEXUALITY Meaning and Definition

1. Homosexuality is a term used to describe a sexual orientation characterized by same-sex attraction, emotional, romantic, and sexual feelings towards individuals of the same gender. It refers to the sexual and emotional attraction between people of the same sex, whether it be males attracted to other males (homosexual men) or females attracted to other females (homosexual women). This term encompasses both an intrinsic aspect of an individual's identity as well as the sexual behavior they may engage in.

   Homosexuality is a natural and diverse expression of human sexuality, with significant cultural, historical, and biological variations. It is distinct from heterosexuality, which refers to sexual attraction and relationships between individuals of opposite genders. Homosexual orientation is known or presumed to exist across different societies, cultures, and time periods.

   The understanding and acceptance of homosexuality have significantly evolved over time, with many societies now recognizing and respecting the rights and identities of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT+) individuals. However, prejudice, discrimination, and stigmatization against homosexuality also persist in various parts of the world.

   It is important to note that homosexuality is not considered a disorder or mental illness by reputable medical and psychological organizations. Instead, it is acknowledged as a normal and valid variation of human sexuality, deserving of equal respect, dignity, and legal protection.

2. A form of sexual perversion in which attraction exists for one of the same sex.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Top Common Misspellings for HOMOSEXUALITY *

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• homosexuailty 8%
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• homosexualitiy 8%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

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Etymology of HOMOSEXUALITY

The term "homosexuality" is derived from two Greek words: "homoios" meaning "same" and "sexus" meaning "sex". The word was first coined in the late 19th century by German writer Karl-Maria Kertbeny, who aimed to create a neutral scientific term to describe same-sex attraction. At the time, it was commonly referred to as "sodomy" or "unnatural vice". Kertbeny's intention was to distance the term from moral and religious judgments and establish a more objective understanding of same-sex attraction.

Similar spelling words for HOMOSEXUALITY

• homosexual,
• homosexualism.