Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
infertile
adjective
/ɪnˈfɜːr.tɪl/
Definition
not able to produce offspring or not capable of growth or development.
Examples
- The couple was diagnosed as infertile after years of trying to conceive.
- Infertile soil often requires amendments to support plant life.
- Some species become infertile due to environmental changes.
Meaning
Infertile refers to a state of being unable to conceive or produce, whether in the context of biological reproduction or in relating to land that cannot sustain crops or plants.
Synonyms
- sterile
- barren
- unproductive
