asexual
adjective
uk/ˌeɪˈsek.ʃu.əl/us/ˌeɪˈsek.ʃu.əl/withoutsexorsexualorgans:
无性的；无性器官的Algaereproduceby bothsexualand asexualreproduction.
At thisstageintheirdevelopmentthefernsare asexual,producingnoflowers.
Compare
parthenogeneticspecialized
notexperiencingsexualattraction(= thefeelingoflikingsomeonesexually), orrelatingtopeoplewho do notexperiencesexualattraction:
The book'sdiversecastofcharactersincludedan asexualprotagonist.
An asexualindividualmaychoosetoengageinsexualactivityevenwhile notexperiencingsexualattraction.
Synonym
ace(SEXUALITY)informal
Compare
aromanticadjective
notclearlymaleorfemale:
Shecultivatedanaustere, asexuallook:shorthair,trousers, allblackclothes.
Synonym
androgynous
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epiceneformal
- Ifoundthat thewebsitewas a good way ofmeetingothermembersof the asexualcommunity.
- They had aclosebut asexualrelationship.
- Scientistswarnedthat therarecasesof asexualbirthsinsharkscannot beseenas asolutiontodecliningglobalpopulations.
asexual
noun[C]
uk/ˌeɪˈsek.ʃu.əl/us/ˌeɪˈsek.ʃu.əl/apersonwho does notexperiencesexualattraction(= thefeelingoflikingsomeonesexually):
Somestudiessuggestthat there are as many asexuals as there aregaypeopleinsociety.
Synonym
ace(SEXUALITY)informal
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aromanticnoun