monosexuality
|mo-no-sex-u-al-i-ty|
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/ˌmoʊ.nəˌsɛk.ʃuˈæ.lə.ti/
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/ˌmɒ.nəˌsɛk.ʃuˈæl.ɪ.ti/
attraction to one gender
Etymology
Etymology Information
'monosexuality' originates from English, specifically from the prefix 'mono-' meaning 'one' and 'sexuality' meaning 'sexual orientation or attraction.'
Historical Evolution
'monosexuality' was formed in modern English by combining 'mono-' and 'sexuality' to describe attraction to a single gender.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'attraction to one sex or gender,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or quality of being sexually attracted to only one gender or sex.
Monosexuality includes both heterosexuality and homosexuality.
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Last updated: 2025/07/29 14:01