1 not able to produce crop or fruit or (of an animal) young; barren.
2 unfruitful, unproductive (sterile discussions).
3 free from living micro-organisms etc.
4 lacking originality or emotive force; mentally barren.
Derivatives:
sterilely adv. sterility n.
Etymology: F steacuterile or L sterilis
Useful english dictionary. 2012.