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单词 unsexually
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unsexuallyadv.

Brit. /(ˌ)ʌnˈsɛkʃʊəli/, /(ˌ)ʌnˈsɛkʃᵿli/, /(ˌ)ʌnˈsɛkʃl̩i/, /(ˌ)ʌnˈsɛksjʊ(ə)li/, U.S. /ˌənˈsɛkʃ(əw)əli/
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: unsexual adj., -ly suffix2.
Etymology: < unsexual adj. + -ly suffix2.
With no element of sexual feeling or desire; without sexual motivation or associations; platonically.
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the mind > mental capacity > philosophy > ancient Greek philosophy > post-Socratic philosophy > [adverb] > in the manner of Platonic philosophy
platonically1636
unsexually1901
Platonistically1951
1901 St. James's Gaz. 2 Nov. 6/1 The celibate millions toil unselfishly and unsexually.
1969 J. Porte Romance in Amer. 27 One might say that Natty revenges himself on female sexuality by insisting on treating women unsexually.
2005 S. Greenland Bones (2006) ii. 26 She kisses him good-bye, quickly, unsexually, on the proffered cheek.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2018; most recently modified version published online December 2021).
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