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Synonyms & Similar Words
barren
uninhabited
unproductive
infertile
lifeless
devoid
empty
vacant
desolate
bare
clean
spotless
purified
disinfected
sanitized
germ-free
uncontaminated
pristine
pure
immaculate
flawless
unblemished
untouched
unpolluted
hygienic
aseptic
antiseptic
decontaminated
sterilized
cleaned
purified
unpolluted
untouched
uncontaminated
Meaning of Sterile
The primary meaning of the word "Sterile" is free from bacteria or other living microorganisms.
Definitions
- Free from bacteria or other living microorganisms
- Unable to produce offspring or seeds
- Lacking in creativity, imagination, or interest
- Uninhabited or unoccupied
Etymology of Sterile
The word "Sterile" originates from the Latin word "sterilis," meaning barren or unproductive
Historically, the term was used to describe land that was unable to produce crops or animals that were unable to reproduce
Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include the concept of freedom from microorganisms, particularly in medical and scientific contexts
Example Uses
- The hospital room was kept sterile to prevent infection
- The soil was sterile and unable to support plant growth
- The artist's latest work was criticized for being sterile and lacking in creativity
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
fertile
productive
inhabited
occupied
polluted
contaminated
dirty
filthy
infected
diseased
impure
tainted
soiled
unclean
germ-infested
contaminated
adulterated
tainted
spoiled
infected
contaminated