Nonsexual
(adjective)
- Not relating to or involving sexual activity or attraction.
- Not having sexual characteristics or functions.
Origin:
From non- + sexual, formed in the late 19th century.
Examples:
- The nonsexual relationship between the two friends was based on mutual respect and trust.
- The nonsexual part of the anatomy was not affected by the disease.
- The nonsexual love was pure and selfless.
- The nonsexual reproduction was observed in certain species of plants.
- The nonsexual hug was a comforting gesture of friendship.