A-spec

//ˈeɪ.spɛk// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A person on the asexual spectrum and/or aromantic spectrum.

    "“Aspecs [those on the asexual spectrum]^([sic]) can have relationships with anyone. We’re not limited to being exclusively with other aspecs…. There always needs to be communication and establishing boundaries regardless of the relationship. […]” – M"

Adjective
  1. 1
    On, or relating to, the asexual spectrum and/or aromantic spectrum. neologism

    "A segment of Core could have been about solely the trans community, or the exclusion of bi, pan, and a-spec people from queer spaces […]"

Synonyms

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asexual

Example

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"A segment of Core could have been about solely the trans community, or the exclusion of bi, pan, and a-spec people from queer spaces […]"

Etymology

From a- (from asexual and aromantic) + spec, a clipping of spectrum.

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