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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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

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

From Salon • Aug. 28, 2025

As someone on the asexual spectrum, that sounded perfect.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2024

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

From BBC • Oct. 5, 2024

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

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