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

The intersections of race and disability with asexuality present their unique challenges.

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

“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