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| − | [[Allosexual]] means to experience sexual attraction and is contrasted with [[asexuality]]. The term allosexual is of recent origin and largely has currency among the [[woke]]. The term allosexual can be considered to be a synonym for the word ''sexual'' which has |
+ | [[Allosexual]] means to experience sexual attraction and is contrasted with [[asexuality]]. The term allosexual is of recent origin and largely has currency among the [[woke]]. The term allosexual can be considered to be a synonym for the word ''sexual'' which has had this meaning in English since 1799.<ref>https://www.etymonline.com/word/sexual</ref><ref>https://archive.is/VucPD</ref> |
== Dictionary Definition == |
== Dictionary Definition == |
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Revision as of 08:28, 31 January 2023
Allosexual means to experience sexual attraction and is contrasted with asexuality. The term allosexual is of recent origin and largely has currency among the woke. The term allosexual can be considered to be a synonym for the word sexual which has had this meaning in English since 1799.[1][2]
Dictionary Definition
Allosexual refers to people who do not identify as asexual—that is, people who regularly experience sexual attraction, regardless of their sexual orientation. Asexual, in contrast, refers to people who experience no or little sexual attraction. [3]