'anaphroditic' originates from Greek, specifically the prefix 'an-' meaning 'not' and 'Aphroditē,' the Greek goddess of love, combined with the suffix '-ic' meaning 'pertaining to.'

'anaphroditic' was formed in modern scientific English from Greek roots to describe the absence of sexual characteristics or desire.

Initially, it meant 'not pertaining to Aphrodite or love/sex,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lacking sexual desire or characteristics.'