Sterility (noun)

1. The state or quality of being unable to produce offspring; infertility.
2. The state or quality of being free from microorganisms or other living organisms; cleanliness.
3. The state or quality of being lacking in creativity or imagination.

Origin:

The word "sterility" is derived from the latin word "sterilis" which means barren, infertile, or producing no offspring. it came into use in the late 16th century.

Examples:

1. The couple was devastated to learn that the wife's sterility meant they could not have children.
2. Sterility is an important aspect of aseptic technique in a laboratory.
3. The sterility of the operating room must be maintained at all times.
4. The sterility of his writing was criticized by the critics.
5. Due to the sterility of the soil, the plants were not able to grow.