Meaning & Definition of Sterile in English
English⟶
Sterile
/stɛrəl/
adjective
1. Incapable of reproducing
- "An infertile couple"
synonym:
- sterile,
- unfertile,
- infertile
2. Free of or using methods to keep free of pathological microorganisms
- "A sterile operating area"
- "Aseptic surgical instruments"
- "Aseptic surgical techniques"
synonym:
- aseptic,
- sterile
3. Deficient in originality or creativity
- Lacking powers of invention
- "A sterile ideology lacking in originality"
- "Unimaginative development of a musical theme"
- "Uninspired writing"
synonym:
- sterile,
- unimaginative,
- uninspired,
- uninventive
Examples of using
I'm sterile.
I'm sterile.