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Noun kinsey has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebKinseyDefinition: Kinsey refers to the Kinsey scale, a system developed by Alfred Kinsey to measure human sexuality on a continuum from exclusively heterosexual to exclusively homosexual. Sense 1 (Noun - Proper name): Kinsey can refer to Alfred Kinsey, an American biologist and sexologist known for his groundbreaking research on human sexuality. Example sentence: Alfred Kinsey's work on human sexuality revolutionized the understanding of sexual orientation and behavior. Sense 2 (Noun - Proper name): Kinsey can also refer to the Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction, an organization founded by Alfred Kinsey to continue his research. Example sentence: The Kinsey Institute is a leading center for scientific research on human sexuality and gender. Sense 3 (Noun): Kinsey can be used to describe the Kinsey scale, a measure of sexual orientation. Example sentence: The Kinsey scale allows individuals to identify and understand their position on the spectrum of sexual orientation. Sense 4 (Adjective): Kinsey can be used as an adjective to describe something related to or influenced by Alfred Kinsey or his research. Example sentence: The book explores the kinseyian perspective on human sexuality and challenges traditional notions. | ||||
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