Meaning of the word infertile in English

What does infertile mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

infertile

US /ɪnˈfɝː.t̬əl/
UK /ɪnˈfɜː.taɪl/

Adjective

1.

unable to produce offspring or to reproduce

Example:
The couple was heartbroken to learn they were infertile.
Some medical conditions can make a person infertile.
2.

lacking the ability to produce vegetation or crops

Example:
The prolonged drought left the land infertile.
Farmers struggled to grow anything in the infertile soil.