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This page outlines the definition of the umbrella term '''[[incel]]''', which is an abbreviated from of ''involuntary celibacy'', the latter of which has been [[Antoine Banier|used at least since the 18th century]]; it is also an abbreviation of ''involuntary celibate''. This page also details some aspects of the word '''inceldom''', a word which designates the condition of being an incel. | This page outlines the definition of the umbrella term '''[[incel]]''', which is an abbreviated from of ''involuntary celibacy'', the latter of which has been [[Antoine Banier|used at least since the 18th century]]; it is also an abbreviation of ''involuntary celibate''. This page also details some aspects of the word '''inceldom''', a word which designates the condition of being an incel. There is no single definition or defined set of characteristics for both expressions, as those are up to debate. | ||
== Incel == | == Incel == | ||
===Etymology=== | ===Etymology=== | ||
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:# Being unable to form a sexual [[relationship]] despite wishing to. | :# Being unable to form a sexual [[relationship]] despite wishing to. | ||
== Inceldom == | == Inceldom == | ||
=== Definition === | === Definition === | ||
==== Denise Donelly ==== | ==== Denise Donelly ==== | ||
Inferred from the [[Donnelly study]], involuntary celibacy is: | Inferred from the [[Donnelly study]], involuntary celibacy is: | ||