sterile

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈstɛraɪl/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈstɛrɪl/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(steril or, esp. Brit., -īl)


sterile
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Sense: Incapable of producing young
Synonyms:
infertile, childless, barren Collocations, fruitless, unprolific
Antonyms:
fertile, prolific, childbearing, pregnant Collocations, with child
Sense: Incapable of producing vegetation
Synonyms:
desolate, waste Collocations, arid, barren Collocations, unproductive, bleak Collocations, empty Collocations, abandoned Collocations, sucked dry
Antonyms:
productive, tropical, rich Collocations, blooming, bountiful, flourishing, flowing Collocations, plentiful, full Collocations, fertilized
Sense: Scrupulously clean
Synonyms:
antiseptic, disinfected, germ-free, uninfected, sanitary, hygienic, pure Collocations, uncontaminated
Antonyms:
unhygienic, dirty Collocations, contaminated, infected, grimy, dusty Collocations
Sense: Without intellectual interest
Synonyms:
stupid Collocations, dull Collocations, shallow Collocations, inane, silly Collocations, unproductive
Antonyms:
clever Collocations, intelligent Collocations, smart Collocations, bright Collocations, inspiring Collocations, interesting Collocations, lively Collocations, sharp Collocations, witty Collocations
Sense: Unprofitable
Synonyms:
fruitless, profitless, worthless Collocations, useless Collocations, non-contributing, ineffective
Antonyms:
potent, fruitful Collocations, profitable Collocations, money-making, effective Collocations, worthwhile Collocations, useful Collocations, booming, lucrative, thriving Collocations, successful Collocations


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