Unfertilized: meaning, definitions and examples
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unfertilized
[ ʌnˈfɜːrtɪlaɪzd ]
biological state
Unfertilized refers to an egg or ovum that has not been fertilized by sperm. In biological terms, this means that the egg remains in its unaltered state and has not undergone the changes required to begin developing into an embryo. Unfertilized eggs are common in both plants and animals, particularly in reproductive cycles.
Synonyms
ignored, non-fertilized, unimpregnated.
Examples of usage
- The unfertilized egg was discarded after the mating season.
- Birds lay unfertilized eggs that will not hatch.
- Unfertilized ova can often be preserved for future use.
- Scientists study the development of unfertilized eggs in laboratory settings.
Translations
Translations of the word "unfertilized" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não fertilizado
🇮🇳 अविकसित
🇩🇪 ungefruchtet
🇮🇩 tidak dibuahi
🇺🇦 неоплодотворений
🇵🇱 niefortyfikowany
🇯🇵 受精していない
🇫🇷 non fécondé
🇪🇸 no fertilizado
🇹🇷 döllenmemiş
🇰🇷 수정되지 않은
🇸🇦 غير مخصب
🇨🇿 nefertilizovaný
🇸🇰 neoplodnený
🇨🇳 未受精的
🇸🇮 nefertiliziran
🇮🇸 ófrjóvgaður
🇰🇿 ұрықтанбаған
🇬🇪 არამოცემული
🇦🇿 mayalanmamış
🇲🇽 no fertilizado
Etymology
The term "unfertilized" has its roots in the prefix "un-", which denotes negation, and the word "fertilized", derived from the Latin word 'fertilizare', meaning 'to make fruitful'. Historically, the concept of fertilization comes from biological sciences where the interaction between male and female gametes is crucial for reproduction. The use of the prefix 'un-' suggests a state where the biological process has not occurred, highlighting the importance of fertilization in animal and plant reproduction. Over time, the term has been used in various scientific discussions, particularly in fields like agriculture, zoology, and reproductive biology, to describe stages of development and breeding practices.