perversion

perversion
A deviation from the norm, especially concerning sexual interests or behavior. [L. perversio, fr. per-verto, pp. -versus, to turn about]
- polymorphous p. 1. in psychoanalytic theory, a child's variegated sexual activity and interests; 2. in general, the manifold perversions shown by an adult.
- sexual p. SYN: sexual deviation.

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per·ver·sion pər-'vər-zhən, -shən n
1) the action of perverting or the condition of being perverted
2) an aberrant sexual practice or interest esp. when habitual

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per·ver·sion (pər-vurґzhən) [per- + version] 1. a turning aside from the normal course; a morbid alteration of function which may occur in emotional, intellectual, or volitional fields. 2. sexual p.; see under deviation.

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  • Perversion — is a concept describing those types of human behavior that are perceived to be a serious deviation from what is considered to be orthodox or normal. Although it can refer to varying forms of deviation, it is most often used to describe sexual… …   Wikipedia

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