Preaplatonic is an apl-spec identity. It refers to someone who may feel a platonic attraction, but:
- They may feel it only when they physically meet them
- They may only feel it for a really short period of time (for example, it might only last for a few minutes or hours)
- It was just a quick thought that vanished afterwards
- They lost that attraction to them due to their personality, their way of speaking, etc
This may overlap with Gray-platonic and other platonic identities, but this microlabel is specific for individuals who feel platonic attraction but for a really short time or they may identify with the other definitions of this term. It can also overlap with "jump" and "spike", but the thought can remain for a couple hours or more.
Preaplatonic can be an orientation on its own or it can be combined with other platonic orientations, such aspanplatonic (prea-panplatonic), meaning that one may experience platonic attraction as described above, and when they do it's regardless of gender.
Counterparts
The counterparts are:
Preaaesthetic: having a short aesthetic attraction for someone, but it disappeared.
Prearomantic: having a short romantic attraction for someone, but it disappeared.
Preasexual: having a short sexual attraction for someone, but it disappeared.
Preasensual: having a short sensual attraction for someone but it disappeared.
Flag
The official Preaplatonic flags were created by FANDOM user IIAprionII. The colours on the flag represent the following: Yellow is for the platonic attraction that was feel and grey is for the past.
History and Etymology
The term 'Preaplatonic' was coined by FANDOM user IIAprionII on 25th May, 2021. It is derived from the Latin word "Prea" meaning "Before".[1]