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

Desperate to have a child, a couple travels to a fertility rite deep in the Estonian forest – only to realize they’ve been lured there to be sacrificed. — John Hopewell, Variety, 14 July 2026

Many of the pieces hold special meanings like luck, wealth, prosperity and fertility. — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026

The proposal would prevent the state from prohibiting or interfering with reproductive healthcare, including contraception, fertility treatment, miscarriage management and childbirth care. — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 13 July 2026

In an exclusive clip shared with PEOPLE ahead of Tuesday’s new episode of Jay & Pamela, the couple — who were both born with osteogenesis imperfecta type 3 — meet with a fertility doctor to speak about the possibility of Pamela carrying a baby. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

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