adj
asexual
ay-SEHK-shoo-uhl
Asexual (adj) means not experiencing sexual attraction to others.
adj
1
Not experiencing sexual attraction to others.
"She identifies as asexual and has never felt sexual attraction to anyone."
2
Reproducing without the fusion of sex cells from two parents, as in many plants, fungi, and simple organisms.
"Some starfish reproduce asexually by splitting off part of their body."
noun
1
A person who does not experience sexual attraction.
"The support group is specifically for asexuals and their partners."
How to use asexual
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHas two separate everyday uses: a sexual orientation (not experiencing sexual attraction), and a biology term for reproduction without mating.
Common mistake
Asexuality (the orientation) is not the same as celibacy — celibacy is a choice not to have sex; asexuality is about attraction, regardless of behavior.
Common pairings
asexual reproduction
identify as asexual
asexual orientation
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Word forms
- Plural
- asexuals
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Etymology
Built from a- ("without") plus "sexual," from Latin sexus ("sex").
Synonyms
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nonsexual
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What is the meaning of asexual?
"asexual" (adj) means not experiencing sexual attraction to others.
What is another word for asexual?
Other words for "asexual" include nonsexual.
What is the opposite of asexual?
Opposites of "asexual" include allosexual, sexual.
What are the different meanings of asexual?
"asexual" has 3 main meanings: 1. Not experiencing sexual attraction to others; 2. Reproducing without the fusion of sex cells from two parents, as in many plants, fungi, and simple organisms; 3. A person who does not experience sexual attraction.
