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aspermatic

|a-sper-mat-ic|

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/eɪspɚˈmætɪk/

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/eɪspəˈmætɪk/

without sperm

Etymology
Etymology Information

'aspermatic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aspermatikos', where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'sperma' meant 'seed' (or 'sperm').

Historical Evolution

'aspermatic' changed from the Late/Medieval Latin form 'aspermaticus' (influenced by Greek 'aspermatikos') and eventually became the modern English adjective 'aspermatic'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'without seed' (in a general or botanical sense), but over time it evolved into the current meaning of 'lacking spermatozoa; pertaining to aspermia' in medical usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

lacking sperm; relating to or affected by aspermia (the absence of spermatozoa in semen).

After semen analysis showed no spermatozoa, the man was described as aspermatic.

Synonyms

azoospermicaspermoussterile

Antonyms

fertilespermic

Last updated: 2025/10/30 20:54