asexual

asex·u·al

adj
\(ˌ)ā-ˈsek-sh(ə-)wəl, -shü-əl, -ˈsek-shəl\

Definition of ASEXUAL

1

: lacking sex or functional sex organs <asexual plants>

2

a : involving or reproducing by reproductive processes (as cell division, spore formation, fission, or budding) that do not involve the union of individuals or gametes <asexual reproduction> <an asexual generation> b : produced by asexual reproduction <asexual spores>

3

: devoid of sexuality <an asexual relationship>

— asex·u·al·i·ty \ˌā-ˌsek-shə-ˈwa-lə-tē, -shü-ˈa-\ noun

— asex·u·al·ly \(ˌ)ā-ˈsek-sh(ə-)wə-lē, -shü-ə-, -ˌsek-sh(ə-)lē\ adverb

Examples of ASEXUAL

1. They had a completely asexual relationship.

First Known Use of ASEXUAL

1830

Other Genetics Terms

chimera, hermaphrodite, plasticity

Rhymes with ASEXUAL

bisexual, effectual, transsexual