How Do You Spell URANISTIC?

Pronunciation: [jˌʊ͡əɹɐnˈɪstɪk] (IPA)

The word "uranistic" is a rarely used term that describes homosexuality. Its spelling may seem unusual, but it is derived from the Greek god Uranus, and the suffix "-istic" denoting a tendency or inclination. The IPA phonetic transcription of "uranistic" is /jʊˈrænɪstɪk/, with the stress on the second syllable. The "u" in Uranus is pronounced as a short "u" sound, and the suffix "-istic" is pronounced with a schwa vowel in the second syllable.

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Common Misspellings for URANISTIC

  • yranistic
  • hranistic
  • jranistic
  • iranistic
  • 8ranistic
  • 7ranistic
  • ueanistic
  • udanistic
  • ufanistic
  • utanistic
  • u5anistic
  • u4anistic
  • urznistic
  • ursnistic
  • urwnistic
  • urqnistic
  • urabistic
  • uramistic
  • urajistic
  • urahistic

Etymology of URANISTIC

The word "uranistic" comes from the Greek word "ouranistikos" (οὐρανιστικός), which is derived from "ouranistēs" (οὐρανιστής). "Ouranistēs" means "someone who practices pederasty" or "a devotee of Urania", the muse of astronomy in Greek mythology. The term "uranistic" was originally used in connection with homosexuality and specifically referred to sexual attraction between men. It was coined in the early 20th century and was later replaced by other terms such as homosexual or gay.