asexual meaning

UK US /eɪˈsɛksjuəl/ 4 syllables

asexual (adjective): not having or involving sex.

Definition of asexual

  1. not having or involving sex
    • an asexual spore
    • asexual reproduction

    Synonyms: nonsexual

    Opposite: sexual

    Similar: agamic, fissiparous, neuter, vegetal

    Related forms: asexuality

How to pronounce asexual

asexual is pronounced /eɪˈsɛksjuəl/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Scrabble score: 14 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AS · words ending in AL · 7-letter words

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