sterile meaning and definition

STERILE adjective

Definition of sterile (adjective)

1. incapable of reproducing
   • "an infertile couple"
   • synonyms: infertile, unfertile
   • antonym: fertile
2. free of or using methods to keep free of pathological microorganisms
   • "a sterile operating area"; "aseptic surgical instruments"; "aseptic surgical techniques"
   • synonyms: aseptic
3. deficient in originality or creativity; lacking powers of invention
   • "a sterile ideology lacking in originality"; "unimaginative development of a musical theme"; "uninspired writing"
   • synonyms: unimaginative, uninspired, uninventive