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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Now, the duo is opening up in a big way, having documented their fertility struggles, alongside Weggemann’s road from spinal cord injury to swimming champion in their new documentary Watershed.
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Nicole Pajer, Peoplemag, 14 July 2024
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The fertility doctor also didn’t seem overly concerned.
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Nicole Pajer, Peoplemag, 14 July 2024
Given South Korea’s fertility rate — the lowest in the world — senior citizens are expected to make up 40% of the total population by 2050.
—Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2024
The fertility doctor also didn’t seem overly concerned.
—Annie Daly, Allure, 9 July 2024
America’s fertility rate is plummeting, with profound consequences for the country’s economic and political future.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 8 July 2024
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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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