fertility
Americannoun
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the state or quality of being fertile.
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Biology. the ability to produce offspring; power of reproduction.
the amazing fertility of rabbits.
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the birthrate of a population.
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(of soil) the capacity to supply nutrients in proper amounts for plant growth when other factors are favorable.
noun
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the ability to produce offspring, esp abundantly
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the state or quality of being fertile
Other Word Forms
- nonfertility noun
- overfertility noun
- prefertility noun
- unfertility noun
Etymology
Origin of fertility
1375–1425; late Middle English fertilite (< Middle French ) < Latin fertilitās. See fertile, -ity
Example Sentences
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Attractive women started showing up in summer 2024 at a fertility clinic in southern Moscow in response to an unusual marketing campaign: free sperm.
The former Shuttleworth College pupil will need to continue regular check-ups and, when she turns 20, she will be able to have an egg count to see if treatment has impacted her fertility.
From BBC
Most of the medications included so far treat everyday conditions like atopic dermatitis, migraine, obesity and fertility.
From MarketWatch
Objections to the trial include concerns about the potential impact on brain development, fertility and bone density, and the ability of young children to consent.
From BBC
Although the viral disease poses no risk to humans, it severely affects milk production and fertility and can be fatal in cattle.
From Barron's
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