unfructify

/ʌnˈfrʌktɪfaɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to prevent or hinder the production of fruit, flowers, or seeds; to render sterile or unproductive

“The dry season unfructified the once-lush orchard, leaving it barren and lifeless.”

2. verb

to bring about a lack of fertility or productivity

“The drought unfructified the land, causing widespread crop failures.”

3. noun

the act of preventing or hindering the production of fruit, flowers, or seeds; the state of being sterile or unproductive

“The unfructification of the land led to a significant decline in agricultural production.”

Synonyms

  • barren
  • sterilize
  • unproductive

Antonyms

  • fertilize
  • flourish
  • thrive