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Meaning of sterility
The state of being unable to produce offspring or fruit.
Etymology of sterility
The word "sterility" comes from the Latin "sterilitas", which is derived from "sterilis", meaning "barren" or "unfruitful"
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the inability to produce offspring or fruit
Synonyms
barrenness
infertility
unproductiveness
fruitlessness
childlessness
impotence
infecundity
unfruitfulness
aridity
desolation
emptiness
hollowness
ineffectiveness
pointlessness
uselessness
futility
emptiness
desolateness
hopelessness
bleakness
dreariness
dismalness
sadness
sorrowfulness
joylessness
cheerlessness
unhappiness
unfruitfulness
unproductivity
Definitions
- The quality of being unable to produce offspring or fruit
- * The state of being free from living organisms, especially microorganisms
Usage Examples
- The couple struggled with sterility and decided to seek medical help
- * The soil's sterility made it difficult to grow crops
- * The laboratory equipment was designed to maintain sterility and prevent contamination
Antonyms
fertility
productivity
fruitfulness
prolificacy
abundance
richness
luxuriance
fertility
productiveness
usefulness
effectiveness
potency
power
capability
capacity
viability
feasibility
practicability
profitability
viability