asexuality
/æ,seksju'æliti/
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Definition
- 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
- having no evident sex or sex organs