asexual
adjective/eɪˈsɛkʃuəl/
Frequency rank: #14,156 most common English word
Meaning
not involving sexual reproduction; lacking sexual attraction or feelings.
Example sentence
Some organisms reproduce through asexual means, requiring no partner or mate.
Synonyms & related words
- nonsexual
- sexless
- agamic
- vegetative
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