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asexual

[ey-sek-shoo-uhl] / eɪˈsɛk ʃu əl /
ADJECTIVE
(Biology) independent of sexual processes
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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

He wasn't necessarily gay actually, he was probably asexual, but that whole kind of thing of an alternative sexuality was certainly not generally in most circles accepted.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2025

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

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