The state of being unable to produce offspring or reproduce. The couple sought medical advice after years of sterility.
The condition of being free from bacteria or other living microorganisms; total cleanliness. The sterility of the operating room is crucial for patient safety.
The quality of lacking in imagination, creativity, or excitement. Critics often pointed out the sterility of the author's later works.
The quality or condition of land or soil that is unable to support plant growth; barrenness. The sterility of the desert sand made agriculture impossible.