monosexual
|mo-no-sex-u-al|
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/ˌmɒnoʊˈsɛkʃuəl/
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/ˌmɒnəʊˈsɛkʃuəl/
attracted to one gender
Etymology
Etymology Information
'monosexual' originates from the prefix 'mono-' meaning 'one' and the word 'sexual' relating to sex or gender.
Historical Evolution
'Monosexual' was formed in modern English by combining 'mono-' and 'sexual'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'attracted to one gender', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
attracted to only one gender or sex.
He identifies as monosexual, being only attracted to women.
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Last updated: 2025/05/18 08:24