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[[File:Alt Omnisexual.png|thumb|Alt Omnisexual by TheNelsonSystem]]
[[File:Omniflag alt by Annabanana181913.jpg|thumb|Alternate flag by Annabanana181913]]
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The romantic equivalent is [[omniromantic]].
==Etymology==▼
==Omnisexuality vs. Other Identities==▼
The prefix ''omni-'' comes from the Latin word ''omnis'', meaning "all".<ref>http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/omnis#Latin</ref> ''Pan-'', which the term pansexual comes from, also means "all" but is of ancient Greek origin.▼
=== Pansexuality ===
Omnisexuality is often compared to [[Pansexual|pansexuality]] as they both describe an attraction to all genders
The most commonly cited difference is that omnisexuals factor gender into their attraction to a person, whereas pansexuals generally do not feel any internal difference between genders, or that any difference felt between genders is irrelevant, it does not factor into their attraction. This is what is meant when pansexuals are referred to as “gender blind”.
The most commonly cited difference is that omnisexuals typically feel a difference between genders. This can manifest in having a preference for certain gender(s). It can also manifest as feeling like the act of being attracted to a certain gender feels different than the act of being attracted to other genders (for example: they may feel like the act of being attracted to a woman feels different then being attracted to a man). Omnisexuals may, for example, be attracted to entirely different traits for different genders, or may find certain traits more attractive for some genders than others.▼
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Some people may choose to identify with both terms simultaneously, while others may feel that one describes them more accurately than the other. As such the distinction between pansexual and omnisexual often comes down to personal preference.
=== Bisexuality ===
Omnisexuality is also often compared to [[Bisexual|bisexuality]]. Some bisexuals are attracted to all genders, however not all bisexuals are.
Some people may identify as both bisexual and omnisexual, while others may prefer one term over the other. The choice to use one identity over the other usually comes down to individual preference. For instance: some may prefer to identify as omnisexual (in addition to or instead of bisexual) if they feel it provides a more accurate representation of their orientation, while others may prefer to use a broader term such as bisexual to describe themselves.
==History==
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Omnisexual was a common message board term in the 2000s. The knowledge of this term was boosted even further when several celebrities, such as Janelle Monáe and Brendon Urie, came out as pansexual. The media made several non-monosexual terms known in the mainstream as that took place. Many popular articles discussed omnisexuality alongside these celebrities' pansexuality.
Some fictional characters, such as Jack Harkness from Doctor Who/Torchwood, Elim Garak from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and Kevin Crawford from Paradise P.D. have been canonically confirmed as omnisexual. Omnisexuality is also referenced in the television show Big Mouth.
==Flag==
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Another alternate flag was made on July 22nd, 2021, by FANDOM user TheNelsonSystem. It was made by an alter with tritanopia colour blindness as an exact/near-exact version of what they see the omnisexual flag as. It's very similar to the existing omnisexual flag but less hard on the eyes and more dulled down.
▲==Etymology==
▲The prefix ''omni-'' comes from the Latin word ''omnis'', meaning "all".<ref>http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/omnis#Latin</ref> ''Pan-'', which the term pansexual comes from, also means "all" but is of ancient Greek origin.
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