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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Memorialcare Medical Group, Oc Register, 10 Jan. 2026
Before going public with her relationship with Agruma in June 2022, Wilson opened up to PEOPLE about her fertility journey and desire to be a mom.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
And all this as we’d started fertility treatments for another baby.
—Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
Found throughout our bodies, food and environment, both microplastics and their ingredients have been linked to heart attacks, stroke, respiratory conditions, fertility issues and death—to name just a few issues.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 7 Jan. 2026
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 11 Jan. 2026.
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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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