Definition
paraphiliac
noun
- a person who experiences paraphilia; someone with a persistent sexual interest in unusual objects, situations, fantasies, behaviors, or individuals.
Usage: clinical/medical term; formal
adjective
- relating to or characteristic of paraphilia or a paraphiliac.
Usage: clinical/medical term; formal
Examples
- The psychologist specializes in treating paraphiliac disorders.
- Paraphiliac interests are studied in clinical psychology and psychiatry.
- The diagnostic manual includes criteria for identifying paraphiliac patterns.
- Mental health professionals work with paraphiliacs to develop coping strategies.
- Research on paraphiliac behavior has evolved significantly over recent decades.