The word "crosssexual" is spelled with the prefix "cross-", meaning "across" or "transverse", and the root word "sexual", which refers to the biological or physical characteristics that determine male or female traits. The IPA phonetic transcription for "crosssexual" is /ˈkrɔːsˌsɛkʃuəl/, with stress on the first syllable. This word is commonly used in the academic and social contexts to describe individuals who identify themselves as having a sexual identity that does not fit within traditional binary gender norms.
The word "crosssexual" does not have a clear or widely accepted etymology. It appears to be a blend of the words "crossdresser" (a person who wears clothes traditionally associated with the opposite sex) and "sexual" (related to or involving sexual activity or desire). "Crosssexual" likely originated as a term within specific communities or individuals seeking to describe a person who identifies with a gender different from their assigned sex at birth and has a sexual orientation that is attracted to individuals of their identified gender. However, it is important to note that "crosssexual" is not a commonly used or recognized term within broader discourse or professional literature on gender and sexuality.