Infertile: meaning, definitions and examples

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infertile

[ ɪnˈfɜːrtaɪl ]

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biological reproduction

Not capable of producing offspring; unable to conceive or impregnate.

Synonyms

barren, sterile, unfruitful

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.

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land or soil

Not able to support the growth of plants; lacking in nutrients or fertility.

Synonyms

barren, sterile, unproductive

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

Word origin

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.