What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unisexual
Example
The flowers of this plant are unisexual, with male and female flowers on separate plants. [unisexual: adjective]
Example
Some fish species are unisexual, meaning they can change their sex from male to female or vice versa. [unisexual: adjective]
asexual
Example
Some bacteria reproduce asexually by dividing themselves into two identical cells. [asexual: adjective]
Example
An asexual person may not feel sexually attracted to anyone. [asexual: adjective]
Example
This plant can reproduce asexually through vegetative propagation, without the need for pollination or fertilization. [asexual: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Asexual is more commonly used than unisexual in everyday language, especially in the context of describing a person's sexual orientation. Unisexual is more commonly used in biology and botany to describe plant and animal species.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unisexual and asexual?
Both unisexual and asexual have a scientific connotation and are therefore more formal words. However, asexual can also be used in a social context to describe a person's sexual orientation, making it more versatile in terms of formality.
