adjadj.allincapable of reproducingAttributes:fecundity fertility
Synset:infertile unfertile
Antonyms:fertile
Derivationally Related Form:sterilityinfertility
Inherited Hypernyms:sterile
Similar to:barren sterilised sterilized unfertilised unfertilized unimpregnated
See also:impotent unfruitful unproductive
adj satadj.allfree of or using methods to keep free of pathological microorganismsSynset:aseptic
Examples:- a sterile operating area
- aseptic surgical instruments
- aseptic surgical techniques
Antonyms:septic
Derivationally Related Form:sterilenesssterilityasepsis
Inherited Hypernyms:aseptic
Similar to:antiseptic
adj satadj.alldeficient in originality or creativity; lacking powers of inventionSynset:unimaginative uninspired uninventive
Examples:- a sterile ideology lacking in originality
- unimaginative development of a musical theme
- uninspired writing
Antonyms:creative
Inherited Hypernyms:sterile
Similar to:uncreative