asexual

/eɪˈsɛk.ʃuː.əl/

//eɪˈsɛk.ʃuː.əl// adj

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"asexual" is a 7-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“asexual” has 9 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #32,283. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#32,283
frequency rank, English
3,931
“A” headwords
9
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Nonsexual in nature, unmarked by sexual activity.

Corpus desk

Index EN-asexual · asexual · English

asexual · rank #32,283 · 9 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-MID #32,283
  • LEN-LONG 7 letters
  • VOW-4 4 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-MID 9 variants
  • BOOK-MID 3,931
  • PHOTO-FINISH Armagh

Nearest frequency peer: Armagh (-1 rank slots)

Read with this headword: Spelling guide for this pattern

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Rank peers near misspelling magnet “asexual”

Same rarity band: useful when a typo lands on a peer headword

corpus weight

What this shows “asexual” sits among these FrequencyWords peers; misspelling depth is tracked separately in the edit-distance chart.

Source FrequencyWords open word-frequency list As of September 3, 2026
Key facts for asexual
PropertyValue
Headwordasexual
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechAdjective
IPA/eɪˈsɛk.ʃuː.əl/
Letters7
Frequency rank#32,283
Misspellings tracked9
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Frequency seat of misspelling magnet “asexual”

Word frequency stretches from the small set of words we reach for constantly (left) out to the long tail barely used once in a while (right).asexuallands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Ticks step logarithmically, so each one marks a roughly tenfold drop in how often the word turns up. Same rarity band neighbours include “Armagh” (#32,282), “Aragon” (#32,280), “automata” (#32,286). Among 3,931 “A” headwords, “asexual” is #32,283. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 9 spelling variants around asexual (IPA /eɪˈsɛk.ʃuː.əl/), anadjective. Corpus frequency is #32,283 among 3,931 “A” headwords. Wiktionary lists 4 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 9 likely wrong-spelling variants for asexual, with forms such as "aesxual", "aseuxal", and "asexaul". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, since no other headword is close enough in sound or shape to pair with it.

Etymologically, the entry records: From a- (“lacking, without”) + -sexual. The correct English form is asexual, spelled A-S-E-X-U-A-L.

Definition

  1. 1
    Nonsexual in nature, unmarked by sexual activity.
  2. 2
    Not experiencing sexual attraction; lacking interest in or desire for sex.
  3. 3
    Lacking distinct sex, lacking sexual organs.
  4. 4
    Without sexual action; reproducing by some other method than sex.

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how asexual appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. The central paradox of Linton's writing was her inability, or unwillingness, to imagine an asexual friendship between women.
  2. Many asexual people experience attraction, but feel no need to act out that attraction sexually. Because they don't see a lack of sexual arousal as a problem to be corrected, asexual people focus their energy on enjoying other types of arousal and pleasure.

Etymology

From a- (“lacking, without”) + -sexual.

Antonyms

allosexual

This word in other languages

asexual(Español)asexuel(Français)asexuell(Deutsch)assexuado(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • aesxual
  • aseuxal
  • asexaul
  • asexuall
  • asexula
  • asexxual
  • assexual
  • asxeual
  • saexual

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of asexual - counted as single-character edits (an insertion, a deletion, or a substituted letter). The larger the bar, the easier the typo is to spot; one-edit slips are the ones that sneak past readers.

aesxual2aseuxal2asexaul2asexuall1asexula2asexxual1assexual1asxeual2
Edit distance from "asexual"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "asexual"?
"asexual" is spelled A-S-E-X-U-A-L. The IPA pronunciation is /eɪˈsɛk.ʃuː.əl/.
What does "asexual" mean?
As an adjective, "asexual" means: Nonsexual in nature, unmarked by sexual activity.
What are common misspellings of "asexual"?
Common misspellings include "aesxual", "aseuxal", "asexaul", "asexuall", "asexula". The correct spelling is "asexual".
How do you pronounce "asexual"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "asexual" is /eɪˈsɛk.ʃuː.əl/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "asexual"?
From a- (“lacking, without”) + -sexual. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Similar English words by spelling shape

Same letter count and similar misspelling depth for "asexual", not the corpus desk frequency band.

Same letter count

Frequency-ranked English headwords with 7 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

balding#32,288banding#32,290bellies#32,292Bernice#32,293

Similar misspelling depth

Headwords with a similar count of attested misspellings (9 here; floor ≥5).

Armagh9 variantsAngers9 variantsAlford9 variantsbreech9 variants

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list