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

Walmart, her employer, had teamed up with fertility and reproductive care company Kindbody and the couple decided to try in vitro fertilization. —Brian Brant, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025

My worry is less about a sudden 'Great Recession' style crash and more about a slow, grinding deterioration of financial health that impacts fertility rates, homeownership age, and stability. —Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025

This is a great blanket statement for dealing with hot-button subjects like politics, fertility, family planning, or body image. —Dr. Tracy Dalgleish, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2025

Vitamins and supplements can help fill nutritional gaps while supporting different aspects of health, such as fertility, mood, menstrual health, and heart health. —T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 25 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for fertility

• ability
• agility
• civility
• debility
• docility
• ductility
• facility
• fragility
• futility
• gentility
• hostility
• humility

Medical Definition

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