Transsexual is a term used to describe transgender people. The terminology "Transsexual" predates the term "transgender" but has since fallen into relative disuse among the community as it may imply that sex characteristics are more important than gender identity. Although it is no longer widely used as an umbrella term, transsexual is sometimes used as an identity by individuals as a matter of personal preference. In summary, there are two main (or potentially more) definitions of transsexual/transgender: