The Opposite(Antonym) of “fertilized”
The antonyms of fertilized are unfertilized and sterile. The antonym unfertilized refers to something that has not been fertilized, while sterile refers to something that is incapable of producing offspring or unable to support life.
Explore all Antonyms of “fertilized”
Definitions and Examples of unfertilized, sterile
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not having been fertilized; not containing an embryo or viable seed.
Example
The eggs were unfertilized, so they couldn't be used for breeding.
Incapable of producing offspring or unable to support life; free from living organisms.
Example
The soil was too sterile to grow any plants.
Key Differences: unfertilized vs sterile
- 1Unfertilized refers to something that has not been fertilized, while fertilized refers to something that has been combined with sperm or other reproductive material.
- 2Sterile refers to something that is incapable of producing offspring or unable to support life, while fertilized implies the potential for growth and development.
Effective Usage of unfertilized, sterile
- 1Agriculture: Use fertilized and unfertilized to describe soil and crops.
- 2Biology: Use fertilized and unfertilized to describe eggs and reproductive cells.
- 3Medicine: Use sterile to describe medical equipment and environments.
Remember this!
The antonyms of fertilized are unfertilized and sterile. Use unfertilized to describe something that has not been fertilized, and sterile to describe something that is incapable of producing offspring or unable to support life. These words can be used in agriculture, biology, and medicine to describe soil, crops, eggs, reproductive cells, medical equipment, and environments.
