Infertile: meaning, definitions and examples
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infertile
[ ɪnˈfɜːrtaɪl ]
biological reproduction
Not capable of producing offspring; unable to conceive or impregnate.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Many couples struggle with infertility and seek medical assistance for help.
- The infertile soil made it difficult for the farmers to grow crops.
land or soil
Not able to support the growth of plants; lacking in nutrients or fertility.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The infertile land was abandoned by the farmers.
- The desert is known for its infertile soil.
Translations
Translations of the word "infertile" in other languages:
🇵🇹 infértil
🇮🇳 बाँझ
🇩🇪 unfruchtbar
🇮🇩 mandul
🇺🇦 безплідний
🇵🇱 niepłodny
🇯🇵 不妊
🇫🇷 infertile
🇪🇸 estéril
🇹🇷 kısır
🇰🇷 불임의
🇸🇦 عقيم
🇨🇿 neplodný
🇸🇰 neplodný
🇨🇳 不育
🇸🇮 neploden
🇮🇸 ófrjór
🇰🇿 бедеу
🇬🇪 უმწიფარი
🇦🇿 sonsuz
🇲🇽 estéril
Etymology
The word 'infertile' originates from the Latin word 'infertilis', meaning 'unfruitful' or 'barren'. It has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe the inability to conceive or produce offspring, as well as the incapacity of land to support plant growth.
See also: fertileness, fertility, fertilization, fertilize, fertilizer, infertility.