Phrase guide

paraphilic disorder

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • US: /ˌpær.əˈfɪl.ɪk dɪsˈɔːr.dər/
  • UK: /ˌpær.əˈfɪl.ɪk dɪsˈɔːdə/

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noun

Meaning 1

A clinical condition in which an atypical sexual interest causes significant distress or impairment, or involves non-consenting individuals.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From paraphilic + disorder.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: trouble paraphilique — clinical condition
  • German: paraphile Störung — clinical condition
  • Portuguese: transtorno parafílico — clinical condition
  • Spanish: trastorno parafílico — clinical condition