Etymology

demisexual

de·mi·sex·ual
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Today it means: Sexually attracted to people only after a strong emotional bond has been formed. Full definition →

First used 21st c.
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The story

From demi- (“half”) + -sexual.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 21st c. Sexually attracted to people only after a strong emotional bond has been formed.

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