Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unfertilized

Adjective

/ˌʌnˈfɜːrtəlaɪzd/

Definition

Not having been fertilized; not having undergone the process required for the development of a fertilized egg or embryo.

Examples

The hen laid unfertilized eggs that would not hatch into chicks.
The botanist studied the growth of unfertilized seeds to understand their viability.
Unfertilized sperm cannot lead to conception.

Meaning

Unfertilized refers to eggs or seeds that have not been fertilized by sperm or pollen, respectively. It indicates a stage where the reproductive process is incomplete.