demisexuality
/ˌdɛmiːsɛkʃuˈælitiː/
demisexuality noun: 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).
Noun
demisexuality (countable and uncountable, plural demisexualities)
- 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
- 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.2011, Midwest Bisexual Lesbian Gay Transgender Ally College Conference 2011 program, page 30
demisexuality meaning in Hindi and Indonesian
demisexuality in Hindi
- not experiencing primary sexual attraction
- अर्धलैंगिकता ardhlaiṅgiktā
demisexuality in Indonesian
- not experiencing primary sexual attraction
- demiseksual
Antonyms of demisexuality
- fraysexuality
Forms of demisexuality
| plural | demisexualities |
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Origin of demisexuality
From demisexual + -ity.
Questions about demisexuality
- What does demisexuality mean?
- Demisexuality means 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).
- What is demisexuality in Hindi?
- Demisexuality in Hindi is अर्धलैंगिकता (ardhlaiṅgiktā). See Demisexuality meaning in Hindi.
- What part of speech is demisexuality?
- Demisexuality is a noun.
- How do you pronounce demisexuality?
- Demisexuality is pronounced /ˌdɛmiːsɛkʃuˈælitiː/.
- What is the plural of demisexuality?
- The plural of demisexuality is demisexualities.
Words near demisexuality in the dictionary
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