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infertile — meaning in English

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English meaning

barren adj Not producing crops, plants, or life; unproductive land.
infertile adj Not able to produce offspring, crops, or fruit.
sterile adjective Free from all living germs and microorganisms.

Senses

infertile is used for these senses in English:

barren (of people and animals, not comparable) Not bearing children, childless; hence also unable to bear children, sterile.
infertile Not fertile.
sterile (uncomparable) Unable to reproduce (or procreate).

barren — full definition

adj Not producing crops, plants, or life; unproductive land.
adj Lacking in interest, ideas, or results.
adj (dated, of a person or animal) Unable to have children or offspring.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Italian words

sterile infruttifero desolato