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fertile
[ fur-tl or, especially British, -tahyl ]
/ ĖfÉr tl or, especially British, -taÉŖl /
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Origin of fertile
synonym study for fertile
1-3. See productive.
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British Dictionary definitions for fertile
fertile
/ (ĖfÉĖtaÉŖl) /
adjective
Derived forms of fertile
fertilely, adverbfertileness, nounWord Origin for fertile
C15: from Latin fertilis, from ferre to bear
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Medical definitions for fertile
fertile
[ fĆ»rā²tl ]
adj.
Capable of conceiving and bearing young.
Fertilized. Used of an ovum.
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Scientific definitions for fertile
fertile
[ fĆ»rā²tl ]
Capable of producing offspring, seeds, or fruit.
Capable of developing into a complete organism; fertilized.
Capable of supporting plant life; favorable to the growth of crops and plants.
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fertility nounThe American HeritageĀ® Science Dictionary
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