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

Tobie Donovan's character Isaac is asexual, another topic few dramas have explored.

From BBC • Oct. 5, 2024

The pregnancy was thought to be the result of a type of asexual reproduction called parthenogenesis, in which offspring develop from unfertilized eggs, meaning there is no genetic contribution by a male.

From Seattle Times • May 31, 2024

Life was a lot simpler a few hours ago when she thought I was just an asexual sea sponge.

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