fertility
noun
fer·til·i·ty
(ˌ)fər-ˈti-lə-tē 
1
: the quality or state of being fertile
2
: the birth rate of a population
Examples of fertility in a Sentence
She studied the effects of pollution on the fertility of the local fish population.
The doctor ordered a test of his fertility.
The area is known for its soil fertility.
the fertility of his imagination
Recent Examples on the Web
All proceeds will benefit Baby Quest, which is a foundation that provides fertility treatment grants to families in need.
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 May 2024
Despite pledges from both sides of the aisle to protect access to fertility treatment, compromise appears unlikely.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 24 May 2024
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 May 2024
Despite pledges from both sides of the aisle to protect access to fertility treatment, compromise appears unlikely.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 24 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for fertility
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“Fertility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fertility. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
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fertility
noun
fer·til·i·ty
(ˌ)fər-ˈtil-ət-ē
plural fertilities
1
: the quality or state of being fertile
2
: the birth rate of a population
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