Definition of INFERTILITY

infertility

Plural: infertilities

Noun

  • 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
  • The condition of being infertile; of having poor fertility.
  • The inability to conceive children.

Examples

  • Infertility is a considerable obstacle for women wishing to make a family.
  • Soil infertility is a major problem for farmers.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French infertilité, from Late Latin infertilitas.

Synonyms

sterility

Antonyms

fertility

Scrabble Score: 17

infertility: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
infertility: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
infertility: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

infertility: valid Words With Friends Word