Sterile Definition & Meaning
sterile
- adjective
- incapable of reproducing; "an infertile couple"
- free of or using methods to keep free of pathological microorganisms; "a sterile operating area"; "aseptic surgical instruments"; "aseptic surgical techniques"
- deficient in originality or creativity; lacking powers of invention; "a sterile ideology lacking in originality"; "unimaginative development of a musical theme"; "uninspired writing"
"Sterile" in song lyrics
See how sterile is used in real songs:
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"Rocking gay apparel, them jeans'll make you sterile"
Apathy f/ Celph Titled — Stop What Ya Doin' -
"aero dynamic rhymes from the barrel leaving your mic sterile"
Hieroglyphics (featured: Opio, Pep Love, Tajai) — Miles to the Sun -
"Cracked the safe, put your brain on sterile"
Rhymefest f/ Ol' Dirty Bastard — Build Me Up
Words that rhyme with sterile
Usage tips for "sterile"
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- What does sterile mean?
- incapable of reproducing; "an infertile couple" free of or using methods to keep free of pathological microorganisms; "a sterile operating area"; "aseptic surgical instruments"; "aseptic surgical techniques" deficient in originality or creativity; lacking powers of invention; "a sterile ideology lacking in originality"; "unimaginative development of a musical theme"; "uninspired writing"
- What part of speech is sterile?
- Sterile is an adjective.
- How many definitions does sterile have?
- Sterile has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).