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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“They want to see more development of platonic relationships and asexual connections.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

This finding lends support to a long-standing but previously unconfirmed idea that asexual reproduction may offer advantages in extreme environments.

From Science Daily • Mar. 2, 2026

These photoreceptors also regulate things like sexual and asexual development and metabolism, accumulation of protective pigments and proteins, and growth.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 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