paraphilia

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Greek para-, "abnormal" + philia, "love"

[edit] Pronunciation

• enPR: păr'ə-fĭl'ē-ə

[edit] Noun

paraphilia (plural paraphilias)

1. any sexual deviation, which is considered abnormal in some societies or which may prevent or hinder one's ability to receive reciprocal love