An affix is a morpheme that is added (affixed) to a root word to change its meaning. Prefixes and suffixes are both types of affixes. A prefix is an affix that occurs before the root word, while an affix attached at the end is a suffix.[1] The addition of prefixes or suffixes creates another orientation term.[2]
As a gender term, refers to having or experiencing two different genders. See: bigender[3]
(as an attraction term) having the potential to be attracted to more than one sex or gender;[5] being attracted to people of a gender like one's own and different from one's own[6]
Not necessarily limited to the gender binary.[7] Bi people do not always experience their attractions to different genders equally or in the same way.[3] Bi- and pan- may be used interchangeably by some people and usage of both or one is personal preference;[8] some consider bi to be an umbrella term that encompasses pan.[6]See: bisexual and biromantic
When used regarding gender, multi- and poly- can both be used to indicate a person who identifies as more than one gender.[3] However, multigender is generally used as an umbrella term for labels where a person is more than one gender at a time, with polygender being under that umbrella.[9] Multisexual is an individual label and an umbrella term for other sexual orientations that include attraction to more than one gender, including polysexual.[3]See: polyromantic and polyamorous
When used regarding attractions, omni- indicates that the gender of the object of attraction does have an effect on the way that attraction is experienced,[3] according to definitions of bi- vs. omni- vs. pan- labels that treat each as separate and distinct. See: omnisexual and omniromantic
pan-
When used regarding attractions, pan- indicates that the gender of the object of attraction does not have an effect on the way that attraction is experienced,[3] according to definitions of bi- vs. omni- vs. pan- labels that treat each as separate and distinct. See: pansexual, panromantic, and pangender (aka omnigender)
Cetero- replaced skolio-,[2] but opinions differ over whether only non-binary and transgender people should use the term,[3] with some asserting the limitation as a fact.[2][10]See: ceterosexual and ceteroromantic
skolio-
Due to skolio- meaning "bent" or "broken" and implying a need to be fixed, it has been replaced by cetero-.[2]
disconnect between the self and the subject of attraction[12]
Combines "a-/an-" meaning "not" and "ego" meaning "self", intended to mean "without self". Formerly autochoris-, with the meaning of "identity-less".[12] Aego- should not be mistaken for ego- and autochoris- should not be mistaken for auto-. See: aegosexual and aegoromantic
apothi-
not experiencing a certain form of attraction plus finding that form of attraction to be repulsive, disgusting, or uncomfortable[13]
From Greek root "apothisan" (meaning "repulsed"). Not the same as "sex-negative", which is a moral stance that sex is immoral.[13]See: apothisexual and apothiromantic
(as an attraction term) only or mostly attracted to one's own self, not others. Not to be confused with autochoris- and aego-.[13]See: autosexual and autoromantic
(ego- as a gender term) one's gender is personal and is described solely as that person's own self.[2]See: egogender
cass-
feeling indifferent toward attraction and believing it is unimportant[2]
cupio-
not experiencing a certain form of attraction towards people but desiring to experience the associated actions with those people[13]
↑ 10.010.1The A-Z of Gender and Sexuality: From Ace to Ze by Morgan Lev Edward Holleb. Published 2019 by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. ISBN 9781785923425 (paperback), ISBN 9781784506636 (eBook)
