Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

asexual

Adjective

/eɪˈsɛkʃuəl/

Definition

Not having sexual feelings or associations; relating to organisms that reproduce without sexual reproduction.

Examples

Many plants can reproduce asexually through methods like budding or fragmentation.
Some individuals identify as asexual, meaning they do not feel sexual attraction to others.
Asexual reproduction can help species survive in isolated environments.

Meaning

Asexual refers to the absence of sexual attraction to others. It can describe a person who does not experience sexual attraction to any gender. In biology, it indicates modes of reproduction where organisms reproduce without the fusion of gametes.