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infertile

[ in-fur-tlor, especially British, -tahyl ]

adjective

  1. not fertile; unproductive; sterile; barren:

    infertile soil.



infertile

/ ˌɪnfəˈtɪlɪtɪ; ɪnˈfÉœËtaɪl /

adjective

  1. not capable of producing offspring; sterile
  2. (of land) not productive; barren
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infertile

/ Ä­²Ô-´Úû°ù′tl /

  1. Not capable of reproducing.
  2. Not capable of developing into a complete organism, as infertile eggs.
  3. Relating to soil or land that is not capable of supporting or is unfavorable to the growth of plants.
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Derived Forms

  • ¾±²Ôˈ´Ú±ð°ù³Ù¾±±ô±ð±ô²â, adverb
  • infertility, noun
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ¾±²Ô·´Ú±ð°ùt¾±±ô±ð·±ô²â adverb
  • ¾±²Ôî€Ð­±ð°ù·³Ù¾±±ôi·³Ù²â ¾±²Ô·´Ú±ð°ùt¾±±ô±ð·²Ô±ð²õ²õ noun
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of infertile1

From the Latin word infertilis, dating back to 1590–1600. See in- 3, fertile
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The treatment sent me into an early menopause and it was too late to freeze my eggs, so I was told it's almost certain I'm infertile.

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A hysterectomy would leave Emily infertile and prompt the menopause, which in turn could increase her risk of osteoporosis, heart disease and dementia.

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The Indian government also opposed the couple’s petition, saying that surrogacy laws in India were meant to assist infertile couples or women, not people who wanted to have a grandchild.

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But while older women may be infertile, Vance assures us that he doesn't think they need to die quite yet, because they have some value: Raising his kids so that he doesn't have to.

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The slow-growing trees in the northern Amazon -- with their tall canopies, deep roots and relatively infertile soil -- have adapted to harsh conditions, Chen said, making them hardy in the face of drought.

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