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demisexualities

demisexualities is the plural of demisexuality.

Meaning of demisexuality

Noun

demisexuality (countable and uncountable, plural demisexualities)

  1. 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.2011, Holly Combs, "Labeling sexuality is not simple", The Maroon (Loyola University New Orleans), Volume 90, Number 10, 11 November 2011, page 6

Questions about demisexualities

What is demisexualities the plural of?
Demisexualities is the plural of demisexuality.

Words near demisexualities in the dictionary

  1. demisemiquavers
  2. demisemiseptcentennial
  3. demises
  4. demisesquicentennial
  5. demisexual
  6. demisexualities
  7. demisexuality
  8. demisexuals
  9. demisharp
  10. demisharps
  11. demising

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