adj

allosexual

Allosexual (adj) means experiencing sexual attraction; not asexual.

adj

Experiencing sexual attraction; not asexual.

LGB; queer; non-heterosexual.

Directed toward or involving another person rather than (only) oneself.

Involving or directed at the other biological sex; heterosexual; not isosexual.

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Etymology

From allo- (“other”) + sexual. "Directed at or involving another rather than one's self" and "involving the other sex; heterosexual" are the most etymologically literal senses (regarding the latter sense, compare the structure of heterosexual), structural and semantic opposites of autosexual and isosexual. The sense "non-heterosexual" was influenced by (and had influence on) Canadian French allosexuel.

Rhymes for allosexual

dual equal usual sexual manual annual actual ritual mutual casual visual accrual

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of allosexual?

"allosexual" (adj) means experiencing sexual attraction; not asexual.

What are the different meanings of allosexual?

"allosexual" has 3 main meanings: 1. Experiencing sexual attraction; not asexual; 2. LGB; queer; non-heterosexual; 3. Directed toward or involving another person rather than (only) oneself.