infertility

English

Etymology

From Middle French infertilité, from Late Latin infertilitas.

Noun

infertility (countable and uncountable, plural infertilities)

  1. The condition of being infertile; of having poor fertility.
    Soil infertility is a major problem for farmers.
  2. The inability to conceive children.
    Infertility is a considerable obstacle for women wishing to make a family.

Derived terms

Translations
condition of being infertile - soil, etc
inability to conceive - people and animals
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