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asexually

/ˌeɪˈsekʃuəli/ /ˌeɪˈsekʃwəli/

Meanings
adverb
In an asexual manner; without having sex.

Examples :

"Amoebas reproduce asexually."
biology sex organism

Related Words

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reproduce verb

/ˌɹi.pɹoʊˈdjus/ /ˌɹi.pɹoʊˈdus/

To produce an image or copy of.

"The photocopier can reproduce multiple copies of the homework assignment. "

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having verb

/ˈhævɪŋ/

To possess, own.

"I have a house and a car."

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sex noun

/sɛks/

A category into which sexually-reproducing organisms are divided on the basis of their reproductive roles in their species.

"The effect of the medication is dependent upon age, sex, and other factors."

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amoebas noun

/əˈmiːbəz/

A member of the genus Amoeba of unicellular protozoa that moves by means of temporary projections called pseudopodia.

"Under a microscope, the science students observed how amoebas use their pseudopodia to move and engulf food. "

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in noun

/ɪn/ /ən/ /ɘn/

A position of power or influence, or a way to get it.

"His parents got him an in with the company."

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an numeral

/æn/

One

"My sister has an older brother. "

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manner noun

/ˈmænə/ /ˈmænɚ/

Mode of action; way of performing or doing anything

"My sister learned to write in a very careful manner. "

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asexual noun

/eɪˈsɛkʃuəl/

A species which reproduces by asexual rather than sexual reproduction, or a member of such a species.

"The amoeba is an asexual that divides to create exact copies of itself. "

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without adverb

/wɪθˈʌʊt/ /wɪðˈaʊt/

Outside, externally. This is still used in the names of some civil parishes in England, e.g. St Cuthbert Without.

"The school is located just outside the town, without the main shopping area. "