Asexualizing

/eɪˈsɛkʃuəlaɪzɪŋ/ verb

Definition

American spelling: the process or act of making something or someone asexual or removing sexual elements.

Etymology

Present participle of asexualize, using the universal English -ing suffix for continuous or ongoing actions regardless of regional spelling variants.

Kelly Says

Whether you write asexualizing or asexualising, the -ing ending works the same way because it's one of the few verb forms that English hasn't split between American and British standards.

Ethical Language Guidance

Gender History

American progressive form; gendered through historical sterilization programs.

Inclusive Usage

Specify context to avoid conflating forced procedure with consensual identity.

Inclusive Alternatives

["sterilizing (if forced)","identifying as asexual"]

Empowerment Note

Asexual and reproductive justice communities emphasize self-determined identity.

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