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The romantic counterpart to apothisexual is [[apothiromantic]]. |
The romantic counterpart to apothisexual is [[apothiromantic]]. |
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The opposite of apothisexual is [[cupiosexual]]. |
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== Etymology == |
== Etymology == |
Revision as of 03:14, 19 October 2020
Apothisexual is a sexual orientation on the asexual spectrum. It means someone who is sex repulsed. Those who are apothisexual do not seek out sexual relationships.
Apothisexual is known as a micro-label. Meaning that by saying that one is apothisexual it is implied that one is also asexual. In this case asexual is the primary sexual identity and apothisexual acts as a modifier, making a specific sub-category of asexuals.
The romantic counterpart to apothisexual is apothiromantic.
The opposite of apothisexual is cupiosexual.
Etymology
The prefix apothi- comes from the Greek word apothisan, meaning repulsed.