Meaning of infertile in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ɪnˈfərdl/

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1. Qualitative Adjective

   infertile

   Etymology

   late 16th century: from French, or from late Latin infertilis, from in-‘not’ + fertilis (see fertile)

   Definitions

   1. incapable of reproducing

   Examples

   • « an infertile couple »

   Synonyms

   • sterilized
   • sterilised
   • unfertilized
   • unfertilised
   • unimpregnated
   • barren

   Antonyms

   • fertile

See also

• unfruitful
• impotent
• unproductive