psychosexuality

noun

psy·​cho·​sex·​u·​al·​i·​ty ˌsī-kō-ˌsek-shə-ˈwa-lə-tē How to pronounce psychosexuality (audio)
: the mental or emotional factors of sex

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First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of psychosexuality was in 1910

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“Psychosexuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychosexuality. Accessed 8 Feb. 2023.

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psychosexuality

noun
psy·​cho·​sex·​u·​al·​i·​ty -ˌsek-shə-ˈwal-ət-ē How to pronounce psychosexuality (audio)
plural psychosexualities
: the mental or emotional factors of sex
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