Pansexual

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /pænˈsɛkʃuəl/

Definitions of pansexual

noun a person who is pansexual

Example Sentences

A1 My friend told me they are pansexual.

A2 Pansexuals are attracted to people regardless of gender identity.

B1 She came out as pansexual to her family last year.

B2 Pansexual individuals may experience discrimination based on their sexual orientation.

C1 The pansexual community advocates for greater visibility and acceptance.

C2 As a pansexual, he is open to forming relationships with people of any gender.

adjective referring to a person who is attracted to people of all genders

Example Sentences

A1 I am pansexual, which means I am attracted to people regardless of their gender identity.

A2 She identifies as pansexual, meaning she can be attracted to individuals of any gender.

B1 Pansexual individuals have the capacity to be attracted to people regardless of their gender or gender identity.

B2 As a pansexual person, I am open to forming romantic or sexual relationships with individuals of any gender.

C1 The concept of pansexuality challenges traditional notions of sexual orientation by encompassing attraction to all gender identities.

C2 Pansexuality is often misunderstood or overlooked in discussions about sexual orientation, but it is a valid and important identity.

Examples of pansexual in a Sentence

formal The term 'pansexual' refers to individuals who are attracted to people regardless of their gender identity.

informal My friend came out as pansexual and is now exploring relationships with people of all genders.

slang Some people use the term 'pan' to describe being pansexual.

figurative Being pansexual is like having a colorblind approach to love and attraction.

Grammatical Forms of pansexual

past tense

pansexualed

plural

pansexuals

comparative

more pansexual

superlative

most pansexual

present tense

pansexually identifies

future tense

will pansexually explore

perfect tense

has pansexually embraced

continuous tense

is pansexually loving

singular

pansexual

positive degree

very pansexual

infinitive

to pansexualize

gerund

pansexualizing

participle

pansexualized

Origin and Evolution of pansexual

First Known Use: 1917 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The term 'pansexual' originates from the Greek prefix 'pan-' meaning 'all' or 'every' and the word 'sexual'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in psychological literature to describe a person who is attracted to individuals regardless of their gender identity or biological sex. Over time, the term has gained more widespread usage and acceptance in LGBTQ+ communities to describe individuals who have the potential for romantic or sexual attraction to people of any gender.