sterile

Describes something that is completely clean and free from bacteria or other microorganisms; also used to describe a person or environment lacking in emotion, energy, or originality.

ruОписывает что-то полностью чистое и свободное от бактерий или других микроорганизмов; также используется для описания человека или среды, лишённых эмоций, энергии или оригинальности.esDescribe algo completamente limpio y libre de bacterias u otros microorganismos; también se usa para referirse a una persona o ambiente carente de emociones, energía u originalidad.frDécrit quelque chose de totalement propre et exempt de bactéries ou d'autres micro-organismes ; s'emploie aussi pour qualifier une personne ou un environnement dépourvus d'émotions, d'énergie ou d'originalité.deBeschreibt etwas völlig Keimfreies, frei von Bakterien oder anderen Mikroorganismen; wird auch für Menschen oder Umgebungen verwendet, denen es an Emotionen, Energie oder Originalität fehlt.ptDescreve algo totalmente limpo e livre de bactérias ou outros micro-organismos; também é usado para descrever uma pessoa ou ambiente sem emoções, energia ou originalidade.zh指完全干净、没有细菌或其他微生物的；也用来形容人或环境缺乏情感、活力或原创性。arيصف شيئًا خاليًا تمامًا من البكتيريا أو الكائنات الحية الدقيقة، ويُستعمل أيضًا لوصف شخص أو بيئة تفتقر إلى المشاعر أو الحيوية أو الأصالة.

1. Incapable of reproducing B2 formal

   Unable to produce offspring or young; barren.

   • The sterile male could not father children.
   • Some hybrid animals are naturally sterile.
   • The soil in that region is sterile and cannot support crops.

   ruБесплодныйesestérilfrStérile (incapable de se reproduire)deUnfruchtbarptEstérilzh不育的arعقيم

   Synonyme: barreninfertileunfruitful

   Antonyme: fertile

2. Free of microorganisms B1 formal medical

   Completely free from bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms; aseptic.

   • The surgeon used sterile instruments during the operation.
   • All needles must be kept in sterile packaging.
   • The laboratory maintains a sterile environment for experiments.

   ruСтерильныйesestéril (libre de microorganismos)frstérile (exempt de micro-organismes)deSterilptEstérilzh无菌的arمُعَقَّم

   Synonyme: asepticgermfree

   Antonyme: contaminatedinfectedseptic

3. Lacking creativity C1 formal

   Lacking in originality, imagination, or the power to invent.

   • The artist's later work was criticized as sterile and uninspired.
   • The meeting produced sterile discussions with no new ideas.
   • His writing became sterile after years of following the same formula.

   ruБесплодныйesestéril (falto de creatividad)frstérile (au sens figuré)deSterilptEstérilzh毫无创意的arعقيم

   Synonyme: barrendryhackneyedstaleunimaginativeuninspiredunoriginal

   Antonyme: creativefertileimaginativeinventiveoriginalproductive

• more sterile comparative form
• most sterile superlative form