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

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Example Sentences

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asexually

Most annelids can regenerate missing body parts, and many are able to reproduce asexually.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 15, 2024

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

It invaded many European waterways by reproducing 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

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