Lacking sexual characteristics, attractiveness, or sexual content; not involving sex.
From Latin 'sexus' (biological category, possibly from 'secare' meaning 'to divide') plus '-less' (without). The modern usage emphasizes absence of sexual interest or appeal.
Some organisms like certain plants and fungi are legitimately sexless reproducers—they clone themselves perfectly, which is actually super efficient until environmental conditions suddenly change and they can't adapt!
Historically used to desexualize or diminish women (especially older women, women in authority). Implies powerlessness.
Avoid applying this word to people. If describing a non-gendered representation or aesthetic, use 'gender-neutral' or 'non-gendered' instead.
["gender-neutral","non-gendered","asexual (if accurate)"]
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