Nonrecipestosexual is an ace-spec identity in which one's attraction to someone disappears after finding out they do not reciprocate those feelings, but over time the attraction fades back, even if one knows the individual still does not feel the same way about them.
For example, A is attracted to B. B makes it clear to A that they do not like them back; therefore, A's attraction to B disappears. Over time, even though A knows B is still not attracted to them, A's attraction to B fades back, and A is now attracted to B again. This attraction may or may not disappear again.
The romantic equivalent is nonrecipestoromantic.
History
The term was coined by FANDOM user ThatAnnoyingDemigirl (now ChaoticAroace) on July 24, 2021. It was coined through this page and has no outside sources.
Flag
The flag was created by FANDOM user Rainbow cat thing on July 27, 2021.[1] It has no confirmed meaning.
Etymology
"Nonrecip-" comes from the French phrase, non réciproque, meaning "not reciprocal." The suffix "-esto" comes from the French word s'estomper, meaning "to fade away."