asexuality
noun/ˌeɪsekʃuˈæləti/
/ˌeɪsekʃuˈæləti/
[uncountable]- the quality of not experiencing sexual attraction or a desire to have sexual relationships
- There are many misconceptions about what asexuality is.
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- (biology) the ability to reproduce without sexual organs; the state of not having sexual organs
- Asexuality does not always reduce genetic diversity.
- In relatively simple organisms asexuality is common.
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