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asexually

a·sex·u·al
A a

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ey-sek-shoo-uh l]
    • /eɪˈsɛk ʃu əl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ey-sek-shoo-uh l]
    • /eɪˈsɛk ʃu əl/

Definitions of asexually word

  • adjective asexually Biology. having no sex or sexual organs. independent of sexual processes, especially not involving the union of male and female germ cells. 1
  • adjective asexually free from sexual desires or sexuality: an asexual friendship; a woman who identifies as asexual; an asexual hug. 1
  • noun asexually In an asexual manner; without having sex. 1

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Origin of asexually

First appearance:

before 1820
One of the 38% newest English words
First recorded in 1820-30; a-6 + sexual

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Parts of speech for Asexually

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

asexually popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

asexually usage trend in Literature

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