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 account covers issues like the menopause, mental wellbeing, periods and fertility, and gives women in the North East a "safe space" to find accurate and evidence-based information on women's health.

From BBC

The event, attended by more than 300 people, aimed to dispel myths and online misinformation as well as connect women with experts in pregnancy, fertility, menopause, endometriosis and neurodiversity.

From BBC

In some cases, they’re spending over $1,000 a month on capsules, powders and injections that purport to improve sleep, fertility, longevity and more, but often aren’t approved for those purposes.

From The Wall Street Journal

They’re spending over $1,000 a month in some cases on products that purport to improve their sleep, mental health, fertility, appearance and longevity, but often aren’t approved for those purposes.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Endometriosis is not 'just bad periods', it is a serious, life-altering disease that affects every part of a woman's life, from her health to her career and fertility," says Fahmida.

From BBC

Related Words

• potency
• pregnancy
• productivity
• virility