noun
Uncommon
infertility
Infertility (noun) means the inability to conceive a child or produce offspring. Example: “The clinic specializes in treating infertility in both men and women.”
noun
1
The inability to conceive a child or produce offspring.
"Infertility is a considerable obstacle for women wishing to make a family."
"The clinic specializes in treating infertility in both men and women."
"Stress is sometimes linked to unexplained infertility."
How to use infertility
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe medical condition of not being able to have children.
Common pairings
struggle with infertility
infertility treatment
cause of infertility
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Word forms
- Plural
- infertilities
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Etymology
From Late Latin infertilitas, built on infertile.
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What does “infertility” mean?
The word “infertility” means the inability to conceive a child or produce offspring. In plain terms, the medical condition of not being able to have children.
How do you use “infertility” in a sentence?
Here is “infertility” used in a sentence: “The clinic specializes in treating infertility in both men and women.”
What part of speech is “infertility”?
“Infertility” is a noun.
Where does the word “infertility” come from?
The word “infertility” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin infertilitas, built on infertile.
Is “infertility” a common word?
“Infertility” is an uncommon word in modern English.
