Paraphilia Definition

părə-fĭlē-ə, -fēlyə
paraphilias
noun
Sexual behavior that is considered deviant or abnormal.
Webster's New World
A sexual act or practice that is considered deviant or abnormal.
Webster's New World
Such a condition when it causes distress or impaired functioning in the individual or actual or potential harm to others; a paraphilic disorder.
American Heritage Medicine

Other Word Forms of Paraphilia

Noun

Singular:
paraphilia
Plural:
paraphilias

Origin of Paraphilia

  • From para- (“abnormal") +"Ž -philia.

    From Wiktionary

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