asexualize: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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Quick answer
What does “asexualize” mean?
To render something asexual.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
To render something asexual; to remove or strip sexual characteristics, references, or implications from something.
In broader usage, can refer to the process of making a concept, narrative, or organism devoid of sexual dimension or attraction. In biology, to propagate without sexual reproduction.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant spelling or usage differences; term is equally rare in both varieties.
Connotations
In critical theory contexts, may imply a deliberate erasure or neutralization of sexuality. In biological contexts, purely descriptive.
Frequency
Extremely rare in general usage, slightly more likely in specialized academic journals.
Grammar
How to Use “asexualize” in a Sentence
[Subject] asexualizes [Object]Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “asexualize” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The adaptation sought to asexualise the protagonist's relationships.
- Some organisms can asexualise under environmental stress.
American English
- The studio's edits asexualized the character to appeal to a broader audience.
- This species can asexualize via parthenogenesis.
adverb
British English
- N/A
American English
- N/A
adjective
British English
- N/A
American English
- N/A
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Virtually never used.
Academic
Used in gender/queer studies, literary criticism, and biology.
Everyday
Extremely unlikely.
Technical
Used in biological contexts referring to asexual reproduction methods.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “asexualize”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “asexualize”
- Using it to mean 'to identify as asexual' (incorrect).
- Confusing it with 'sterilize' (which is more physical/medical).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is a very low-frequency word used almost exclusively in specialized academic or technical contexts.
No. 'Asexualize' is a verb meaning 'to make something asexual'. It is not a synonym for 'to be asexual' or 'to identify as asexual'.
They are largely synonymous. 'Desexualize' is slightly more common and broader. 'Asexualize' can have a stronger link to biological asexual reproduction contexts.
It is linguistically related but not central to community terminology. The community uses 'asexual' as an adjective (e.g., asexual person). The verb 'asexualize' is an external action applied *to* something.
To render something asexual.
Asexualize is usually technical/academic in register.
Asexualize: in British English it is pronounced /eɪˈsɛkʃuəlaɪz/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌeɪˈsɛkʃuəˌlaɪz/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “None”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
"A-SEXUAL-IZE" – Think 'make it A-(without)-SEXUAL'.
Conceptual Metaphor
STRIPPING (of sexual elements), NEUTERING (in a figurative sense).
Practice
Quiz
In which field is the term 'asexualize' MOST likely to be used?