infertile

CEFRC1

/ɪnˈfɜː(ɹ)taɪl/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Unable to produce children, seeds, or new growth.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Not fertile.

Examples

  • The plundering of this land has left it barren and infertile.

  • Can hot tubs make you infertile?

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1

Also pronounced

  • /ɪnˈfɝtɪl/

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In context

  • Deserts are often infertile and unable to support vegetation.

  • The couple sought medical advice for infertile conditions.

  • The soil was too infertile to grow crops.

Antonyms

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The blank land could not grow any crops because of the lack of nutrients.

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Origin

adjective

From Middle French infertile, from Late Latin infertilis.