asexual

[ey-sek-shoo-uhl]

asexual Definition

• 1. having no sexual attraction to others or lack of interest in sexual activity
• 2. not involving sexual reproduction

Using asexual: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "asexual" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Some people identify as asexual and do not experience sexual attraction.

• Example

  Certain species of plants reproduce asexually through cloning.

• Example

  The bacteria reproduced asexually through binary fission.

asexual Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for asexual

• nonsexual
• unsexual
• asexed

Antonyms for asexual

• sexual

Phrases with asexual

• asexual reproduction

  reproduction without the involvement of gametes or sex cells

  Example

  Certain species of lizards can reproduce through asexual reproduction.

• asexual community

  a group of people who identify as asexual and support each other

  Example

  She found a sense of belonging in the asexual community.

• asexual spectrum

  the range of identities and experiences that fall under the asexual umbrella, including gray-asexual, demisexual, and others

  Example

  The asexual spectrum is diverse and includes many different identities.

Origins of asexual

from a- 'without' + sexual

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Summary: asexual in Brief

The term 'asexual' [ey-sek-shoo-uhl] refers to a lack of sexual attraction or interest in sexual activity. It can also describe reproduction without the involvement of gametes or sex cells. Phrases like 'asexual reproduction' and 'asexual community' use 'asexual' to denote reproduction without sex and a group of people who identify as asexual, respectively. The term has a formal synonym 'nonsexual' and an informal abbreviation 'ace.'