polysexual
|pol-y-sex-u-al|
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/ˌpɒliˈsɛkʃuəl/
attraction to multiple genders
Etymology
Etymology Information
'polysexual' originates from the prefix 'poly-' meaning 'many' and the word 'sexual' relating to sex or gender.
Historical Evolution
'polysexual' was formed in modern English by combining 'poly-' with 'sexual'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'attracted to many genders', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
attracted to multiple genders or sexes, but not necessarily all.
Alex identifies as polysexual, feeling attraction to various genders.
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Last updated: 2025/06/04 15:29