Sterility (Noun)
Meaning 1
(of non-living objects) the state of being free of pathogenic organisms.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 2
The state of being unable to produce offspring; in a woman it is an inability to conceive; in a man it is an inability to impregnate.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The couple's sterility was a source of great sadness and frustration for them as they had always dreamed of having children.
- After years of trying to conceive, the woman was diagnosed with sterility due to a medical condition that made it impossible for her to become pregnant.
- The doctor explained to the patient that his sterility was likely caused by a low sperm count and recommended fertility treatments.
- The sterility of the land made it difficult for the farmer to grow crops, but in this context, it also made the couple's inability to have children seem like a cruel parallel.
- The emotional toll of sterility on a relationship can be significant, and the couple sought counseling to cope with their feelings of grief and disappointment.