Definition

1. Noun:
   • The state or quality of being asexual: Asexuality refers to the condition of having no evident sex or sex organs, or lacking sexual characteristics.
   • A lack of sexual attraction or interest in sexual activity: In human contexts, asexuality is an orientation characterized by a persistent lack of sexual attraction toward any gender.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The biologist studied asexuality in certain plant species.
  • She identifies with asexuality and experiences no sexual attraction to others.

Advanced Usage

• "Gray asexuality" or "gray-A": Refers to individuals who identify in the gray area between asexuality and sexuality, sometimes experiencing sexual attraction but rarely or under specific circumstances.
  • The discussion included experiences of gray asexuality.
• "Demisexuality": A sexual orientation where an individual only experiences sexual attraction after forming a strong emotional connection, often considered part of the asexuality spectrum.
  • Demisexuality is sometimes categorized under the broader asexuality umbrella.

Variants and Related Words

• Asexual (adj): Lacking sex or functional sex organs; not involving sexual activity or attraction.
  • The organism reproduces through asexual reproduction.
  • He is an asexual person.
• Asexually (adv): In an asexual manner.
  • The plant propagates asexually.

Synonyms

• Nonsexuality: The state of not being sexual.
• Sexlessness: The quality or state of being without sex.

Related Phrases

• Asexual spectrum (or ace spectrum): A term encompassing a range of identities related to or under the umbrella of asexuality.
  • Many identities exist on the asexual spectrum.
• Ace community: A colloquial term for the community of people who identify as asexual.
  • She found support in the ace community.

Noun

1. having no evident sex or sex organs