Infertile
(adjective)
- Unable to produce offspring or new growth, either naturally or as a result of a specific condition.
- Unable to produce fertile soil or support vegetation.
Origin:
Late middle english: from old french, or from latin infertilis, from in- 'not' + fertilis 'fruitful'.
Examples:
- The infertile couple was unable to have children despite trying various methods of assisted reproduction.
- The infertile land was unsuitable for agriculture due to its poor soil quality.
- The infertile woman was diagnosed with ovulatory dysfunction.
- The infertile soil was treated with fertilizers to increase its nutrient content.
- The infertile seeds did not sprout and produced no plants.