barrenness

🇺🇸 /ˈbærənnəs/ 🇬🇧 /ˈbærənnəs/
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noun
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When land or soil cannot support the growth of plants.

The garden's barrenness made it impossible to grow flowers.

R

When plants or trees cannot produce fruit or seeds.

The farmer was concerned about the barrenness of his orchard.

R

When a woman cannot have babies.

The couple sought medical advice due to the barrenness.

R

When a female animal cannot produce young.

The barrenness of the livestock affected the farm's productivity.

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A situation where there is nothing beneficial or valuable.

The barrenness of the discussion left everyone feeling unsatisfied.

translation

n. When land or soil cannot support the growth of plants.; When plants or trees cannot produce fruit or seeds.; When a woman cannot have babies.; When a female animal cannot produce young.; A situation where there is nothing beneficial or valuable.

Word Forms

Plural barrennesses