Apex (orientation)
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Apexsexual
| Orientation: | Any |
|---|---|
| Prefix: | Apex- |
Apex (orientation) is an orientation prefix where one does not experience attraction towards strangers, but may develop attraction when a personal bond forms, and then loses that attraction when the bond grows stronger.
Apex may be described as a combination of fray- and demi-, where demi leads into fray.
Etymology
"Apex" means "the extreme end, point, summit, top" in Latin.[1] This represents the pattern of losing and regaining attraction as a personal bond develops.
History
Apexromantic and apexsexual were coined on August 18, 2022 by Reddit user AnonymousHermitCrab.[2]
Related Terms
| Label | Relationship | Description | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demi- | Similar | An individual that does not experience attraction unless one has formed a deep or emotional connection with the target of attraction. | Apex- individuals can only begin to experience attraction when a bond starts to develop.
Demi- does not specify if one will lose attraction as a bond grows stronger. |
| Vallis- | Opposite | An individual who may experience attraction towards strangers, loses that attraction when a personal bond forms, then may gain that attraction back when the bond grows stronger. | Apex- individuals do not experience attraction towards strangers and people one has a strong bond with. One begins to experience attraction when a bond starts to develop. |
Orientations
| Label | Prefix / Suffix | Flag | Creator(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apexromantic | Romantic | AnonymousHermitCrab[2] | |
| Apexsexual | Sexual | AnonymousHermitCrab[2] |
