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asexual [eɪˈsɛksjʊəl æ-] adj
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) having no apparent sex or sex organs 2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) (of reproduction) not involving the fusion of male and female gametes, as in vegetative reproduction, fission, or budding asexuality [eɪˌsɛksjʊˈælɪtɪˌ æ-] n asexually adv ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms Translations asexual [eɪˈsɛkʃəl] adj (not involving sex) [reproduction] → asexuel(le), asexué(e); [relationship] → platonique (without sexual organs) [creature, plant, parasite] → asexué(e) (not sexually attracted to others) [person] → asexuel(e) asexual How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| For example, an asexual being could not commit adultery. He still bounds about the stage, still flashes that teasing bedroom-eye look, still manages to be both highly sexual and asexual at the same time. The doubling of sex chromosomes that occurs in this kind of asexual reproduction creates males among reptiles. |
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