What does "demisexuality" mean?

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).

How do you pronounce "demisexuality"?

Pronounced //ˌdɛmiːsɛkʃuˈælitiː//.

Demisexuality

//ˌdɛmiːsɛkʃuˈælitiː// noun

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Noun

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). countable, uncountable
"Asexuality with the ability to experience romantic attraction should not be confused with demisexuality, which is somewhat similar."

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fraysexuality

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"Asexuality with the ability to experience romantic attraction should not be confused with demisexuality, which is somewhat similar."

Etymology

From demisexual + -ity.

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