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Synonyms of sterile

3 similar words · 8 opposite words

Another word for sterile is barren. Other synonyms of sterile are infertile. The opposite of sterile is fertile.

Synonyms and similar words for sterile

adjectiveUnable to reproduce (or procreate).

  • barrenNot bearing children, childless; hence also unable to bear children, sterile.
  • infertileNot fertile.

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Opposite of sterile

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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.

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Questions about synonyms of sterile

What is another word for sterile?
Sterile has 3 synonyms on Word.ws, such as barren and infertile.
What is the opposite of sterile?
The opposite of sterile is fertile. Other antonyms of sterile are unsterile.
What does sterile mean?
Sterile means unable to reproduce (or procreate).

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