asexual

[ey-sek-shoo-uhl] / eɪˈsɛk ʃu əl /

ADJECTIVE

(Biology) independent of sexual processes

Synonyms

WEAK

abiogenetic agamic agamogenetic agamous parthenogenetic

Example Sentences

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A new study involving Kobe University examined species in the genus Balanophora to understand how non-green, asexual plants develop and survive.

From Science Daily • Dec. 14, 2025

Vigilante, meanwhile, is asexual, Stroma confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter.

From Salon • Aug. 28, 2025

Cassie Carpenter, an entertainment reporter who identifies as asexual, makes it a point to attend every event Rigal puts on.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2025

In the second series, Tobie Donovan’s character Isaac tells the rest of the characters he is asexual, meaning he experiences little or no sexual attraction.

From BBC • Oct. 1, 2024

I think about going back to being an asexual sea sponge, and I cry more.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King