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asexually

American

[ay-sek-shoo-uh-lee] / eɪˈsɛk ʃu ə li /

adverb

Biology. in a way that is independent of sexual processes; without the union of male and female germ cells.
in a way that shows or is characterized by lack of sexual attraction or lack of interest in sex.
in a platonic way, without sexual feelings or attraction; nonsexually.

Other Word Forms

semi-asexually

adverb

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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

Others may alternate between reproducing asexually and sexually, and still others may switch sexes.

From Scientific American ● Oct. 24, 2023

The Vuvv, who reproduce asexually, have a fixation on human dating culture and romance.

From New York Times ● Aug. 17, 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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