asexual

• Descreve um organismo ou processo não relacionado à reprodução sexuada; também é usado para descrever uma pessoa que não sente atração sexual.

Describes an organism or process that does not involve sexual reproduction; also used to describe a person who does not experience sexual attraction.

1. Not involving sexB2formal

   Describing reproduction or processes that do not involve the union of male and female gametes.

   Assexuado

   • Many plants reproduce through asexual methods like budding.
   • Asexual reproduction is common in single-celled organisms.
   • The biologist explained the advantages of asexual propagation.

   Sinônimosagamicnonsexualvegetative

   Antônimossexual

2. Lacking sexual attractionB2formal

   Describing a person who does not experience sexual attraction to others.

   Assexual

   • She identifies as asexual and is comfortable with her identity.
   • Asexual individuals may still form romantic relationships.
   • The support group helps asexual people connect with others.

   Sinônimosnonsexualsexless

   Antônimossexual