"spectrasexuality" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From spectrasexual + -ity. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|spectrasexual|ity}} spectrasexual + -ity Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} spectrasexuality (uncountable)
  1. (rare, LGBTQ) The state of being spectrasexual. Tags: rare, uncountable Categories (topical): LGBTQ Synonyms: polysexuality
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