asexual
|a/sex/u/al|
/eɪˈsɛkʃuəl/
without sexual attraction
Etymology
'asexual' originates from the prefix 'a-' meaning 'without' and the word 'sexual' from Latin 'sexualis', meaning 'pertaining to sex'.
'asexual' was formed in the 19th century by combining the prefix 'a-' with 'sexual'.
Initially, it meant 'without sex or sexual organs', but over time it evolved to include 'lacking sexual attraction'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking sexual attraction to others or having no interest in or desire for sexual activity.
Many people identify as asexual and are part of the LGBTQ+ community.
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Adjective 2
reproducing without the involvement of sexual processes.
Some plants reproduce through asexual means, such as budding or fragmentation.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45