asyngamy

/æsɪŋˈɡɑːmi/

Definitions

1. noun

The quality of being unable to mate or reproduce due to a lack of genetic diversity or compatibility.

“The conservationists were concerned about the asyngamy of the isolated species, which threatened its survival.”

Synonyms

  • barrenness
  • sterility

Antonyms

  • fecundity
  • fertility