Varioformic
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This page is about a gender identity that is not widely used among gender-variant people. This does not mean that the identity is not valid, but that very few people are known to use this term. More information on uncommon identities... |
 Meaning All shades of red symbolize the physical body and the changes you make to it, the white stripe represents the broadness & inclusivity of the label. The meaning is elaborated on more in the full description. | |
| Related identities | Transgender Genderqueer Androgyne Transneutral |
|---|---|
| Under the umbrella term | Gender nonconformity |
| Frequency | <0.1% |
Varioformic is a transgender-adjacent umbrella term for those to physically alter their body (transition) in uncommon, partial, or otherwise non-standard ways in relation to gender identity. Most of the time, these physical alterations are via hormone replacement therapy, physical training and/or surgeries. Varioformic may be used by anybody regardless of gender identity or sex; though most varioformic folk are transgender, cisgender people who intend to pursue transitional treatments may also use the term while still identifying with the gender they were assigned.[1]
In the 2023 Gender Census, 2 people (out of 40,375 participants) identified as varioformic.[2]
Flag design and meaning
Each color does not have it's own specific meaning. The whole flag consists of shades of red as to symbolize the physical flesh, the body, as the identity pertains to a desire to change your physical form. The white stripe in the center symbolizes the neutrality and broadness of the label, as it can be used by anyone, of any identity, cisgender or transgender, perisex or intersex. The arrow goes from the darker less saturated color to a brighter more saturated color to symbolize the transition to a happier state of being, whilst not fully changing the body, hence it is still a shade of red.
Etymology
The term "Varioformic" comes from the phrase Varied form, or variated form, combining the root word for variation, vario, with the word form.
Related Terms & Flags
Variotrans or Variotransgender is term for transgender people who identify as varioformic. This flag was created by combining the varioformic & transgender flags. Created by Anonymous.
Variocis or Variocisgender is a term for cisgender people who identify as varioformic. This flag was created by combining the varioformic & GNC flags. Created by Anonymous.
Varioxenic is a term for varioformic people who wish to have a physical form (related to gender identity) unlike any existing lifeform. This flag was created by combining the varioformic & xenic flags. Created by Anonymous.
References
- ↑ "Varioformic identity". Carrd. Archived from the original on 18 March 2023. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
- ↑ "Gender Census 2023: Worldwide Report". Gender Census. June 6, 2023.
