"nonsexual" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Etymology: From non- + sexual. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|non|sexual}} non- + sexual Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} nonsexual (not comparable)
  1. Asexual; lacking sexual reproductive capabilities; neuter. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Sexuality
    Sense id: en-nonsexual-en-adj-MDCF25t4 Disambiguation of Sexuality: 61 39 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English entries with topic categories using raw markup, English terms prefixed with non- Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 55 45 Disambiguation of English entries with topic categories using raw markup: 63 37 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with non-: 48 52
  2. Not involving sexuality or sexual arousal; platonic Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-nonsexual-en-adj-IIop8Kpt Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with non- Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 55 45 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with non-: 48 52
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: unsexual, non-sexual

Alternative forms

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