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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Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 22 Feb. 2026
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—Deanna Pai, SELF, 20 Feb. 2026
At Ananda, the fertility offering is specifically rooted in Vajikarna, the ancient branch of Ayurveda that deals with fertility.
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In China, there are bas-relief carvings of a fertility ritual that are at least 3,000 years old, making them among the oldest examples of pornography in the world.
—Liam Scott, Washington Post, 19 Feb. 2026
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Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 22 Feb. 2026
One exciting and developing finding is that GLP-1s can improve fertility in certain women, particularly those struggling with overweight or obesity, or who have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
—Deanna Pai, SELF, 20 Feb. 2026
At Ananda, the fertility offering is specifically rooted in Vajikarna, the ancient branch of Ayurveda that deals with fertility.
—Annie Daly, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2026
In China, there are bas-relief carvings of a fertility ritual that are at least 3,000 years old, making them among the oldest examples of pornography in the world.
—Liam Scott, Washington Post, 19 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fertility
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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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