infertility
Translation
infertility, sterility, barrenness
Examples
They are seeking treatment for infertility.
They are seeking treatment for infertility.
The infertility of the soil was a major problem.
The infertility of the soil was a major problem.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the infertility of (sth.) The infertility of the soil was a problem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sterility, barrenness; Antonyms: fertility, fecundity
Etymology
From the prefix 'in-' (not) + 'fertile' (fruitful) + '-ity' (state of). It means the state of not being fertile.
Memory Tips
Think of 'in-' as 'not' and 'fertile' as able to produce offspring or crops. So, it's the state of being 'not fertile'.