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demisexuality

noun
/ˌdɛmiːsɛkʃuˈælitiː/

Etymology

From demisexual + -ity.

Definitions

  1. The state of not experiencing primary sexual attraction (based on sight or smell or other…

    The state of not experiencing primary sexual attraction (based on sight or smell or other instantly available information), but only secondary sexual attraction (after the development of an emotional bond).

    • Asexuality with the ability to experience romantic attraction should not be confused with demisexuality, which is somewhat similar.
    • This workshop aims to be a comprehensive coverage of the basics about sexual orientation, gender identity, and LGBT topics with a special focus on asexuality and demisexuality.
    • Demisexuality further complicates my orientation. Or, at the very least, demisexuality imposes more difficulty in describing my particular brand of queerness.

The neighborhood

Vish — recursive loop

No curated loop yet for demisexuality. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.

sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA