1. the condition of being unable to produce offspring or reproduce
Usage: medical
2. the state of being free from living microorganisms; complete cleanliness
Usage: medical; scientific
3. lack of imagination, creativity, or vitality
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The couple struggled with sterility for several years before seeking medical help.
• Doctors must maintain complete sterility in the operating room.
• The surgical instruments were checked for sterility before the procedure.
• Critics complained about the sterility of modern office buildings.
• The sterility of the debate disappointed those hoping for creative solutions.
• Hospital staff follow strict protocols to ensure sterility.
• The artist’s work suffered from a certain sterility and lack of passion.