Definition

Able to decrease or stop the ability to have children.

Example

Some medications have antifertility effects that can prevent pregnancy.

Conversation

Have you heard about those new antifertility methods that are becoming popular?

Yeah, I've read a bit about them, they seem pretty effective.

It's interesting how many options are available now for people who want to avoid pregnancy.

Definitely! It's good to have choices that are safe and reliable.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Antifertility is formed from "anti-" (meaning against) and "fertility" (from Latin "fertilitas", meaning the quality of being fertile). The word describes a condition or substance that works against fertility.

Memory Tip

Think of 'against' ('anti-') fertility ('fertility') — that's why antifertility means something that opposes the ability to conceive.

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