asexuality
Americannoun
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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.
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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.
Etymology
Origin of asexuality
First recorded in 1845–50; (originally referring to asexual reproduction) asexual ( def. ) + -ity ( def. )
Example Sentences
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The intersections of race and disability with asexuality present their unique challenges.
From Salon • Mar. 16, 2024
Still, many criticize the new DSM because it requires people to know about asexuality and identify with it in order not to be pathologized.
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
“I wouldn’t have learned half the stuff I know about asexuality if it wasn’t for her blog.”
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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