asexually
|a-sex-u-al-ly|
B2
/eɪˈsɛkʃuəli/
(asexual)
without sexual attraction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'asexual' originates from the prefix 'a-' meaning 'without' and 'sexual' from Latin 'sexualis', meaning 'pertaining to sex'.
Historical Evolution
'asexual' changed from the Latin word 'sexualis' with the prefix 'a-' added to denote absence, eventually becoming the modern English word 'asexual'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without sex or sexual organs', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not involving sexual activity'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that does not involve sexual activity or reproduction.
Some plants reproduce asexually, without the need for seeds.
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Last updated: 2025/06/23 11:52