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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Drawbacks include not being on demand (like not working immediately and not returning fertility immediately when stopped) and typically being hormone-based with side effects, according to the team.
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Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
As Astrology News reports, the scorpion is associated with Tlāhuizcalpantēcuhtli, a deity representing Venus, the morning star, who is directly affiliated with rainfall and fertility.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2025
The consequences can be manifold, including negatively impacting bone health, fertility, metabolism, iron levels, rate of recovery, sleep, career longevity, and emotional well-being.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
That’s because wildfire smoke may compromise sperm quality in men undergoing fertility treatments, according to the study.
—Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Oct. 2025
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Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
As Astrology News reports, the scorpion is associated with Tlāhuizcalpantēcuhtli, a deity representing Venus, the morning star, who is directly affiliated with rainfall and fertility.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2025
The consequences can be manifold, including negatively impacting bone health, fertility, metabolism, iron levels, rate of recovery, sleep, career longevity, and emotional well-being.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
That’s because wildfire smoke may compromise sperm quality in men undergoing fertility treatments, according to the study.
—Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Oct. 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 21 Oct. 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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