• Snot Flickerman@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    7 days ago

    It is correct, but the former has become a slur over time, nor does “transexual” match because it’s not about who you desire, it’s about who you are. Heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, pansexual, finsexual are all about what kind person(s) you desire sexually. It’s a mismatch and it is now a slur.

    So it means transgender. Unless you’re an asshole.

    • Victor@lemmy.world
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      6 days ago

      Huh, I would think the “-sexual” was referring to your sex. Odd. I guess it became guilty by association with those other, similar-sounding words.