"spectrasexuality" meaning in English

See spectrasexuality in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: From spectrasexual + -ity. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|spectrasexual|ity}} spectrasexual + -ity Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} spectrasexuality (uncountable)
  1. (rare, LGBT) The state of being spectrasexual. Tags: rare, uncountable Categories (topical): LGBT Synonyms: polysexuality
    Sense id: en-spectrasexuality-en-noun-tTHTMXxC Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ity Topics: LGBT, lifestyle, sexuality

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