"sexlessness" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From sexless + -ness. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|sexless|ness}} sexless + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} sexlessness (uncountable)
  1. The property of being sexless. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: asexuality, genderlessness
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