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Definition of infertility

infertility

/ˌɪn.fɚˈtɪl.ə.t̬i/
in · fer · til · i · ty
Adverb:infertilely
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Plural:infertilities
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Adjective:infertile
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• noun

1

The biological inability of a person, animal, or plant to reproduce or conceive offspring by natural means.

Example

"Advances in reproductive medicine have provided new options for couples experiencing infertility."

2

The condition of land or soil being unable to sustain abundant plant growth or yield crops.

Example

"Decades of overgrazing and severe drought contributed to the widespread infertility of the soil."

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• Rhymes for infertility

• Nearby Words

infernal
inferno
infertile
infertility
infest
infestation
infidel

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Late Latin infertilitas, formed from the prefix in- ('not') and fertilitas ('fruitfulness').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Infertility. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/infertility
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