fertility

American  

[fer-til-i-tee] / fərˈtɪl ɪ ti /

noun

1. the state or quality of being fertile.

2. Biology. the ability to produce offspring; power of reproduction.

   the amazing fertility of rabbits.

3. the birthrate of a population.

4. (of soil) the capacity to supply nutrients in proper amounts for plant growth when other factors are favorable.

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fertility British  

/ fɜːˈtɪlɪtɪ /

noun

1. the ability to produce offspring, esp abundantly

2. the state or quality of being fertile

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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

The new platform, trumprx.gov, is designed to help uninsured Americans find discounted prices for high-cost, brand-name prescriptions, including fertility, obesity and diabetes treatments.

From Los Angeles Times

Environmental groups like Green Southerners in Lebanon also expressed concern about the impact on agricultural production and soil fertility.

From BBC

“Lower net migration means we will depend more on native-born workers, and as you know, our population is aging. The fertility rate is declining,” he added.

From The Wall Street Journal

But declining immigration—legal and illegal—is notably occurring against a backdrop of falling fertility rates and an aging population.

From The Wall Street Journal

Chromosome ends must be shielded from sticking together, a failure that can trigger genetic instability, fertility problems, and even cell or organismal death.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• potency
• pregnancy
• productivity
• virility