Processes

Synonyms for sterile

Two senses of sterile live in the word bank, and they take different synonyms. The sentence under each one is what tells them apart.

Tier 4, High Camp · 2 senses · adjective · Reason line included

Sense 1 of 2adjectiveTier 4, High Camp

deficient in originality or creativity

A sterile ideology lacking in originality.

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The true synonym

uninspired

Same sentence, swapped: A uninspired ideology lacking in originality.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for sterile as it is used in the sentence above.

aseptic
invalid
impotent

Sense 2 of 2adjectiveTier 5, SummitProcesses

free of or using methods to keep free of pathological microorganisms

A sterile operating area.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

aseptic

Same sentence, swapped: A aseptic operating area.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for sterile as it is used in the sentence above.

infertile
uninspired
invalid

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