English
Etymology
From Gr. para �α�ά "besides" and �ιλια -philia "love" or "friendship"
Noun
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en-noun
- A technical term for a sexual attraction of an unusual or pathological nature.
- Sexual arousal in response to sexual objects or situations which may interfere with the capacity for reciprocal affectionate sexual activity.
- Any of a group of sexual fantasies, urges and behaviors that are considered deviant with respect to cultural norms.
Usage notes
It is important to notice that the term can be and is also used to imply "less mainstream sexual practices" but without necessarily negatively implying any dysfunction or 'wrongness'.
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