asexuality

American  

[ey-sek-shoo-al-i-tee] / eɪˌsɛk ʃuˈæl ɪ ti /

noun

1. the state or quality of having little or no sexual attraction to other people.

   The doctor wanted to make sure that low testosterone wasn't a factor in his asexuality.

2. the state or quality of being nonsexual; the absence of sex or sexuality.

   They've sometimes had to explain the asexuality of their long friendship.

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asexuality Cultural  

1. Having no sexual organs, or engaging in no sexual activity.

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Etymology

Origin of asexuality

First recorded in 1845–50; (originally referring to asexual reproduction) asexual ( def. ) + -ity ( def. )

Example Sentences

In the ace community census the organization regularly conducts, people report that providers often hyperfocus on their asexuality and see it as an issue to be cured, Jay said.

From Salon • Mar. 16, 2024

She's campaigning for the government to include asexuality in the Equality Act, making it illegal to discriminate against someone for being asexual.

From BBC • Aug. 4, 2023

"I feel like asexuality and aromanticism are identities that are not known about by a lot of people," says Alice.

From BBC • Aug. 4, 2023

On this flag, the black stripe represents asexuality, the gray stripe the gray area between sexual and asexual, the white stripe sexuality, and the purple stripe community for all on the spectrum.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 23, 2023

My eyes return to Jane's back, because they have to go somewhere, and Tiny says, "Grayson, are you abandoning your asexuality?"

From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan