asexually

American  

[ay-sek-shoo-uh-lee] / eɪˈsɛk ʃu ə li /

adverb

1. Biology. in a way that is independent of sexual processes; without the union of male and female germ cells.

2. in a way that shows or is characterized by lack of sexual attraction or lack of interest in sex.

3. in a platonic way, without sexual feelings or attraction; nonsexually.

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Other Word Forms

• semi-asexually
  adverb

Example Sentences

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asexually

Previous studies showed that many of these organisms reproduced asexually.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 10, 2026

They can also be propagated sexually, by planting seeds, or asexually, through rooting vine cuttings.

From Salon ● Nov. 9, 2023

The Vuvv, who reproduce asexually, have a fixation on human dating culture and romance.

From New York Times ● Aug. 17, 2023

Species can reproduce either sexually, combining genetic material from two parents, or asexually.

From Scientific American ● Jun. 9, 2023

“Yes. Removing only the leaves you need, leaving the rest to continue growing. And the yeast reproduces on its own asexually using budding.”

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera