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asexuals

/eɪˈsɛkʃuəlz/ /ˌeɪˈsɛkʃuəlz/

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

Examples :

"Some types of fungi are asexuals, reproducing simply by cell division without needing a partner. "
biology organism sex

Related Words

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration division

division noun

/dɪˈvɪʒən/

The act or process of dividing anything.

"The division of the large project into smaller tasks made it much easier to complete. "

Illustration reproduces

reproduces verb

/ˌriːprəˈdjuːsɪz/ /ˌriːprəˈduːsɪz/

To produce an image or copy of.

"The printer reproduces the document perfectly, creating an exact copy. "

Illustration reproduce

reproduce verb

/ˌɹi.pɹoʊˈdjus/ /ˌɹi.pɹoʊˈdus/

To produce an image or copy of.

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

Illustration reproducing

reproducing verb

/ˌriːprəˈduːsɪŋ/ /ˌriːprəˈdʒuːsɪŋ/

To produce an image or copy of.

"The art student is practicing reproducing famous paintings. "

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reproduction noun

/ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/ /ˌriːpɹəˈdʌkʃən/

The act of reproducing new individuals biologically.

"The teacher explained the process of reproduction in plants to her class. "

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themselves pronoun

/ðəmˈsɛlvz/

The reflexive case of they, the third-person plural personal pronoun. The group of people, animals or objects previously mentioned, as the object of a verb or following a preposition (also used for emphasis).

"They are going to try climbing Mount Everest themselves."

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fulfilling verb

/fʊlˈfɪlɪŋ/ /fəlˈfɪlɪŋ/

To satisfy, carry out, bring to completion (an obligation, a requirement, etc.).

"You made a promise, son, and now you must fulfill it."

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relationships noun

/rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪps/ /rɪˈleɪʃʌnʃɪps/

Connection or association; the condition of being related.

"Building strong relationships with classmates can make learning more enjoyable. "

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experience noun

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/

The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.

"It was an experience he would not soon forget."

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attraction noun

/əˈtɹækʃən/

The tendency to attract.

"The attraction of a good teacher to their students is often strong. "

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interest noun

/ˈɪntəɹɪst/ /ˈɪntəɹst/

The price paid for obtaining, or price received for providing, money or goods in a credit transaction, calculated as a fraction of the amount or value of what was borrowed.

"Our bank offers borrowers an annual interest of 5%."