asexual

American  

[ey-sek-shoo-uhl] / eɪˈsɛk ʃu əl /

adjective

1. Zoology, Botany.

   1. having no organs of reproduction.

      In nature, there are numerous examples of asexual plant and animal species.

   2. independent of sexual processes, especially not involving the union of male and female germ cells.

      Asexual reproduction is common among echinoderms such as starfish, basket stars, sand dollars, and sea cucumbers.

2. experiencing little or no sexual attraction to other people.

   a woman who identifies as asexual.

3. not involving sex or sexual feelings; nonsexual: an asexual hug.

   an asexual friendship;

   an asexual hug.

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noun

1. a person who experiences little or no sexual attraction to other people.

asexual British  

/ æ-, eɪˈsɛksjʊəl, ˌæ-, eɪˌsɛksjʊˈælɪtɪ /

adjective

1. having no apparent sex or sex organs

2. (of reproduction) not involving the fusion of male and female gametes, as in vegetative reproduction, fission, or budding

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Usage

What does asexual mean? A person who is asexual experiences no sexual attraction to others. Asexual people still experience romantic attraction and may participate in sexual activity.Asexuality is not the same thing as celibacy or abstinence. It’s not a choice or disorder. It is a sexual orientation that falls on a spectrum, and includes diverse identities, behaviors, and attractions.What are some other words related to asexual?affectional orientationaromanticbisexualdemisexualomnisexualpansexualsexual orientationgray-asexuality

Other Word Forms

• asexuality noun
• asexually adverb

Etymology

Origin of asexual

First recorded in 1820–30; a- ⁶ + sexual

Example Sentences

A new study involving Kobe University examined species in the genus Balanophora to understand how non-green, asexual plants develop and survive.

From Science Daily

Vigilante, meanwhile, is asexual, Stroma confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter.

From Salon

And as someone who identifies as asexual and is possibly on the spectrum, he brings a bracingly original perspective to the classic homecoming play, updating the genre for the 21st century.

From Los Angeles Times

Cassie Carpenter, an entertainment reporter who identifies as asexual, makes it a point to attend every event Rigal puts on.

From Los Angeles Times

As someone on the asexual spectrum, that sounded perfect.

From Los Angeles Times