The A-spec (also written as aspec) is an umbrella term that encompasses both the asexual and aromantic spectra.[1] Identities under the umbrella are closely connected as part of a broad community.
Etymology
The term a-spec, or aspec is short for aspectrum.[1]
Community
Identities under the umbrella
Asexual spectrum
- Main article: Asexual spectrum
The asexual spectrum refers to sexual orientations that are asexual or are closely related to asexuality when placed on a spectrum ranging from asexual to sexual.
Aromantic spectrum
- Main article: Aromantic spectrum
The aromantic spectrum refers to romantic orientations that are aromantic or are closely relation to aromanticism when placed on a spectrum ranging from aromantic to alloromantic.