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I have great sympathy for people that are infertile, but a life is not something you can give away.
Mary Beth Whitehead

Meaning of "infertile" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF INFERTILE

infertile  [ɪnˈfɜːtaɪl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF INFERTILE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Infertile is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES INFERTILE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Infertility

Infertility is fundamentally the inability to conceive offspring. Infertility also refers to the state of a woman who is unable to carry a pregnancy to full term. There are many biological causes of infertility, including some that medical intervention can treat. Infertility has increased by 4 percent since the 1980s, mostly from problems with fecundity due to an increase in age. About 40 percent of the issues involved with infertility are due to the man, another 40 percent due to the woman, and 20 percent result from complications with both partners. Women who are fertile experience a natural period of fertility before and during ovulation, and they are naturally infertile during the rest of the menstrual cycle. Fertility awareness methods are used to discern when these changes occur by tracking changes in cervical mucus or basal body temperature.

Definition of infertile in the English dictionary

The definition of infertile in the dictionary is not capable of producing offspring; sterile. Other definition of infertile is not productive; barren.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH INFERTILE


cortile
ˈkɔːtaɪl
cross-fertile
ˌkrɒsˈfɜːtaɪl
exsertile
ɛkˈsɜːtaɪl
fertile
ˈfɜːtaɪl
freestyle
ˈfriːˌstaɪl
futile
ˈfjuːtaɪl
interfertile
ˌɪntəˈfɜːtaɪl
interquartile
ˌɪntəˈkwɔːtaɪl
inutile
ɪnˈjuːtaɪl
lifestyle
ˈlaɪfˌstaɪl
quartile
ˈkwɔːtaɪl
rutile
ˈruːtaɪl
self-fertile
ˌselfˈfɜːtaɪl
style
staɪl
subfertile
sʌbˈfɜːtaɪl
sutile
ˈsjuːtaɪl
textile
ˈtɛkstaɪl
tile
taɪl
tortile
ˈtɔːtaɪl
utile
ˈjuːtaɪl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE INFERTILE

inferior conjunction
inferior court
inferior planet
inferiority
inferiority complex
inferiorly
infernal
infernal machine
infernality
infernally
inferno
inferrable
inferred
inferrer
inferrible
inferring
infertilely
infertility
infertility clinic
infertility treatment

WORDS THAT END LIKE INFERTILE

Castile
centile
contractile
ductile
erectile
gentile
hostile
infantile
mercantile
motile
percentile
portatile
projectile
quintile
reptile
stile
subtile
tactile
versatile
volatile

Synonyms and antonyms of infertile in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «INFERTILE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «infertile» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of infertile

Translation of «infertile» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF INFERTILE

Find out the translation of infertile to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of infertile from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «infertile» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

不生育的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

estéril
570 millions of speakers

English

infertile
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बांझ
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

عَاقِرٌ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

бесплодный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

estéril
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অনুর্বর
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

stérile
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tidak subur
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

unfruchtbar
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

繁殖力のない
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

불임의
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Infertile
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vô sinh
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கர்ப்பம் தரிக்க
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

नापीक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kısır
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sterile
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

nieurodzajny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

безплідний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

steril
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

στείρος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

onvrugbaar
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

infertil
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ufruktbar
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of infertile

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «INFERTILE»

The term «infertile» is very widely used and occupies the 17.303 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «INFERTILE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about infertile

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4 QUOTES WITH «INFERTILE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word infertile.
1
Joan Lunden
Usually people have gone through years of in vitro, just trying. The dilemma that faces infertile couples right now in America, there's so many of them. That's why - you know that's why I started talking about it, so that they didn't hear just the terrible stories.
2
Jennifer Weiner
Money is a tremendous advantage in just about everything, but in terms of reproduction, if you're a poor woman and you are infertile, it's like too bad, so sad. And if you are a wealthy woman, you can kind of buy whatever you want.
3
Mary Beth Whitehead
I have great sympathy for people that are infertile, but a life is not something you can give away.
4
Panayiotis Zavos
We're not interested in cloning the Michael Jordans and Michael Jacksons of the world, but rather assisting infertile couples that deserve the right to have a biological child to have one.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «INFERTILE»

Discover the use of infertile in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to infertile and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
WHO Manual for the Standardized Investigation, Diagnosis and ...
A structured approach to the most-effective clinical management of all forms of male infertility.
Patrick J. Rowe, Frank H. Comhaire, 2000
2
Evaluation and Treatment of the Infertile Male
This volume provides a comprehensive account of the evaluation and treatment of the infertile male. It is suitable for all physicians who encounter this common medical problem.
Grace M. Centola, Kenneth A. Ginsburg, 2004
3
Single Infertile Female: Adventures in Love, Life, and ...
“First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes a baby in the baby carriage.”That's how the story goes, right? We all grow up hearing the same fairy tales, and imagining the same futures.
Leah Campbell, 2013
4
So Close: Infertile and Addicted to Hope
How far do you go to achieve your dream of having children?So Close is the heart wrenching, exhilarating, devastatingly funny story of Tertia Albertyn's battle with infertility. Tertia wanted a baby so badly she went through nine IVFs.
Tertia Albertyn, 2009
5
Healing the Infertile Family: Strengthening Your ...
Strengthening Your Relationship in the Search for Parenthood Gaylene Becker. For me to be talking with him is . . . it's okay if I talk to him while he is reading the paper or watching TV — that's okay — but to talk to him with undivided attention is ...
Gaylene Becker, 1990
6
Sweet Grapes: How to Stop Being Infertile and Start Living Again
Examines the psychological aspects of infertility and offers advice on redefining one's life and recognizing the potential for growth while living childfree
Jean W. Carter, Michael Carter, 1998
7
Getting pregnant: a guide for the infertile couple
Discusses the reproductive process, causes and treatments of infertility, and other alternatives
Derek Llewellyn-Jones, Derek Llewellyn, 1991
8
How To Have A Baby: Overcoming Infertility
Through This Book, The Authors Hope To Educate Not Only The Infertile Couple But Also The General Public About The Magnitude Of The Problem, The Acute Agony And The Sense Of Helplessness That It Engenders, And How Treatment Can Help In ...
Anirudha Malpani, 2003
9
Management of the infertile woman
Comprehensive manual providing practical guidance on the assessment, diagnosis, and management of the infertile couple.
Helen Nelson Carcio, 1998
10
Loss and Trauma: General and Close Relationship Perspectives
among fertile as well as infertile couples, and reflect general gender differences in how men and women experience and report on their emotional well-being ( Spence, Deaux, & Helmreich, 1985). There were, however, some unique responses ...
John H. Harvey, Eric D. Miller, 2000

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «INFERTILE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term infertile is used in the context of the following news items.
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Court to decide whether wealthy California investor can destroy …
Lee survived a battle with breast cancer, but the treatment rendered her infertile. Citing their bitter breakup, her ex-husband, Stephen Findley, ... «Raw Story, Jul 15»
2
'Y: The Last Man' Turned Mankind's Demise Into A Great Escape
Simple enough, and yet fertile ground to create, well, an infertile society. It's a grand high concept to say, “all the men are dead,” but humanity is ... «ComicsAlliance, Jul 15»
3
Court to Decide Fate of Divorced Couple's Frozen Embryos Video …
Mimi Lee says she and her former husband preserved embryos five years ago after learning cancer treatment would leave her infertile. «ABC News, Jul 15»
4
Sarnia company helping mission in Rwanda | Sarnia Observer
Keyhole gardens have been used in Africa for a number of years in dry areas with infertile soil. The concept involves a small garden bed with a ... «Sarnia Observer, Jul 15»
5
Fighting a losing battle to get back fertile land in Rajasthan - The …
This has not only raised the water table but also brought to surface sodium and other infertile elements. The presence of sodium has also made ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
6
TRAFFIC - Wildlife Trade News - Captive-breeding claims turned turtle
However, they have yet to succeed and while eggs have been laid, they have proved to be infertile. “Millions of reptiles are being stolen from ... «TRAFFIC - Wildlife Trade News, Jul 15»
7
The 6 biggest health mistakes women make in their 20s - TODAY.com
... difference between one dose of antibiotics and a more serious infection that could require hospitalization, surgery, or even leave you infertile. «Today.com, Jul 15»
8
Reflections: Trying to maintain against the historical flow
Ironically, some of the earliest of those pioneers assumed the rich lands described by Liette and other explorers were infertile since trees did ... «Kendall County Now, Jul 15»
9
This Woman Is Fighting Her Ex for Their Embryos
Because chemotherapy can make a woman infertile, she and husband Stephen Findley created five embryos through a San Francsico fertility ... «GoodHousekeeping.com, Jul 15»
10
Study Shows Infertile Cancer Survivors Face Unique Hurdles When …
For cancer survivors, who have undergone several treatments that cause them to be infertile, adoption is most commonly their only option to ... «Tech Times, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Infertile [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/infertile>. May 2024 ».
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