word of the day
I recently added a word to English.
consomnaplatonic
n. A person who sleeps with a romantic partner, either in the same bed or room, without having sex.
adj. Sleeping with a romantic partner without any sexual activity.
Rel. words - consomnaplatonically, consomnaplatonicism, nonconsomnaplatonic.
Usage: "Did you know A and J are dating? They're in a consomnaplatonic relationship now."
This phenomenon confuses me a little, as I am not interested in consomnaplatonicism and would not remain a consomnaplatonic very long were I to engage in it. I am certain the consomnaplatonic way of life is limited to a tiny fraction of the college-age population, but its existence intrigues me. Is it a new phenomenon, or have couples been (not) doing it forever? Perhaps it is only a series of very strange isolated incidents I am trying to string together into a phenomenon. Anyway, now I have a word to describe it.
I haven't trademarked this word yet, so you are all free to use it as much as you like. My thanks to Anne for her tireless support and help in this vocabulary expansion effort.
* Apparently I need to clarify that this word describes couples who are not married. So, just so everyone knows and no one has any reason to be offended, consomnaplatonics are not married to each other.
consomnaplatonic
n. A person who sleeps with a romantic partner, either in the same bed or room, without having sex.
adj. Sleeping with a romantic partner without any sexual activity.
Rel. words - consomnaplatonically, consomnaplatonicism, nonconsomnaplatonic.
Usage: "Did you know A and J are dating? They're in a consomnaplatonic relationship now."
This phenomenon confuses me a little, as I am not interested in consomnaplatonicism and would not remain a consomnaplatonic very long were I to engage in it. I am certain the consomnaplatonic way of life is limited to a tiny fraction of the college-age population, but its existence intrigues me. Is it a new phenomenon, or have couples been (not) doing it forever? Perhaps it is only a series of very strange isolated incidents I am trying to string together into a phenomenon. Anyway, now I have a word to describe it.
I haven't trademarked this word yet, so you are all free to use it as much as you like. My thanks to Anne for her tireless support and help in this vocabulary expansion effort.
* Apparently I need to clarify that this word describes couples who are not married. So, just so everyone knows and no one has any reason to be offended, consomnaplatonics are not married to each other.
posted by Keturah at 10:34 AM
6 Comments:
I do happen to know someone in college who has engaged in consomnaplatonic activity.
Also, are you a lexicogenophile*? Lexicogenophilia can be habit-forming...
*One who loves to make new words.
Steel yourself for some cliché... Perhaps it reflects the changing attitudes of the younger generation toward their sexuality. They're becoming more comfortable with their nonsexuality! ... Actually, it more likely reflects the lower priority of concern over appearances in couples who choose to wait to have sex. Then again, maybe people have done this since antiquity and I just now noticed.
Certainly from antiquity
What makes you think that, anonymous? I've been trying to think of another culture where couples will wait to have sex but it is acceptable to non-euphemistically sleep together, and none come to mind.
I can't even spell your new word, much less understand it -- maybe it's a generational thing. But it is interesting that yours is the third reference to this... phenomenon? fad? growth in human consciousness and responsibility? that i have come across today. So it must be gainling popularity.
It's ok, Jen! I know why you can't post. I'll make a separate list for you. I can't wait for you to get back! Hopefully I'll see you at Christmas or something!
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