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Definition of asexuality noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

asexuality

noun
 
/ˌeɪsekʃuˈæləti/
 
/ˌeɪsekʃuˈæləti/
[uncountable]
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  1. the quality of not experiencing sexual attraction or a desire to have sexual relationships
    • There are many misconceptions about what asexuality is.
    Topics People in societyc2
  2. (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.
    Topics Biologyc2
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