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sterile in Arabic

عَقِيم ʕaqīm

/ˈstɛɹaɪl/US/ˈstɛɹəl/

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sterile in Arabic: عَقِيم (ʕaqīm), عَقِيمَة (ʕaqīma). In English, sterile means unable to reproduce (or procreate).

Arabic words for sterile

unable to reproduce
عَقِيم ʕaqīm, عَقِيمَة ʕaqīma

English meaning of sterile

  1. adjective Unable to reproduce (or procreate).
  2. adjective Terse; lacking sentiment or emotional stimulation, as in a manner of speaking.
  3. adjective Fruitless, uninspiring, or unproductive.
  4. adjective Germless; free from all living or viable microorganisms.

Full definition of sterile

sterile in a sentence

  • a sterile kitchen table

Synonyms of sterile

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Questions about sterile in Arabic

What is the meaning of sterile in Arabic?
Sterile in Arabic is عَقِيم (ʕaqīm), عَقِيمَة (ʕaqīma).
ما معنى كلمة sterile؟
Sterile: عَقِيم (ʕaqīm), عَقِيمَة (ʕaqīma).
What does sterile mean in English?
Sterile means unable to reproduce (or procreate).

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