Sterile
/ˈstɛɹaɪl/
Scrabble:7 ptsWWF:8 pts7 letters
Definition of Sterile
adjective
- Unable to reproduce (or procreate).
- Terse; lacking sentiment or emotional stimulation, as in a manner of speaking.
- Fruitless, uninspiring, or unproductive.
- Germless; free from all living or viable microorganisms.
"a sterile kitchen table"
- Free from dangerous objects, as a zone in an airport that can be only be entered via a security checkpoint.
Anagrams of Sterile
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
ANTONYMS
Letter Values
s1
t1
e1
r1
i1
l1
e1
Total: 7 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Sterile
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Sterile"
Sterile is a 7-letter word that scores 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "sterile" can be rearranged to form 2 other valid words.
Using "Sterile" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "sterile" is a low-scoring word.