asexual

Asexual is defined as someone who is neither male nor female, or that is without sex.

(adjective)

A tulip plant growing from a bulb is an example of asexual reproduction.

The definition of asexual is something where sex is not involved, or a person who does not desire sex or have sexual feelings.

(adjective)

  1. An example of asexual is a relationship between a brother and sister.
  2. An example of an asexual person is someone who is not attracted to or interested in having sex with anyone.

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See asexual in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. having no sex or sexual organs; sexless
  2. designating or of reproduction without the union of male and female germ cells: budding and fission are types of asexual reproduction
  3. not sexual; without sexuality: asexual clothing

Related Forms:

See asexual in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Having no evident sex or sex organs; sexless.
  2. Relating to, produced by, or involving reproduction that occurs without the union of male and female gametes, as in binary fission or budding.
  3. Lacking interest in or desire for sex.

Related Forms:

  • a·sexˌu·alˈi·ty (-ălˈĭ-tē) noun
  • a·sexˈu·al·ly adverb

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