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
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Players with at least eight years of service are eligible to receive up to $20,000 annually — with a lifetime cap of $60,000 — to help cover fertility services such as egg freezing and infertility treatment, as well as adoption or surrogacy.
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Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2025
Japan’s fertility rate – the average number of children born to women in their lifetime has stayed relatively flat at 1.3 in recent years – far below the 2.1 required to maintain a stable population.
—Kathleen Magramo and Junko Ogura, CNN Money, 5 May 2025
Regardless of the method, some women have concerns about the long-term effects of birth control on fertility.
—Femi Aremu, Verywell Health, 30 Apr. 2025
Knowing about fertility barriers ahead of time could encourage hopeful older parents to address a medical issue and perhaps freeze eggs for IVF early on — giving them a better shot at pregnancy.
—Nadia Lopez, Axios, 28 Apr. 2025
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Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2025
Japan’s fertility rate – the average number of children born to women in their lifetime has stayed relatively flat at 1.3 in recent years – far below the 2.1 required to maintain a stable population.
—Kathleen Magramo and Junko Ogura, CNN Money, 5 May 2025
Regardless of the method, some women have concerns about the long-term effects of birth control on fertility.
—Femi Aremu, Verywell Health, 30 Apr. 2025
Knowing about fertility barriers ahead of time could encourage hopeful older parents to address a medical issue and perhaps freeze eggs for IVF early on — giving them a better shot at pregnancy.
—Nadia Lopez, Axios, 28 Apr. 2025
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 18 May. 2025.
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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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