infertility
Translation
infertility, barrenness, sterility
Examples
The couple sought treatment for infertility.
The couple sought treatment for infertility.
Soil infertility is a major problem for farmers.
Soil infertility is a major problem for farmers.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable)) the inability to conceive children or young The couple sought treatment for infertility.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sterility, barrenness; Antonyms: fertility, fruitfulness
Etymology
Composed of 'in-' (not) + 'fertile' (fruitful) + '-ity' (noun-forming suffix). It literally means 'the state of not being fruitful'.
Memory Tips
Break the word down: IN (not) + FERTILE (able to have babies or grow crops). So, the inability to do so.