polysexual

This term describes a specific orientation within the multisexual spectrum. It is distinct from pansexuality in that pansexual individuals are typically attracted to people regardless of gender, whereas polysexual individuals are attracted to many, but not necessarily all, genders. The nuance lies in the distinction between "all" and "many."

In social and clinical contexts, the word is used as a self-identifier. It carries a neutral to positive connotation, serving as a precise tool for individuals to communicate the boundaries of their attraction without adopting the broader "all-inclusive" definition of pansexuality.