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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The resort rests on a sacred Amerindian fertility site with ancient rock carvings.
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Sandra Guzmán, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Experts explain why smartphones aren’t to blame for America’s declining fertility rate.
—David Hickey, NBC news, 18 June 2026
Ensure that plants have adequate soil fertility to promote growth and increase fruit production.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
For decades, menopause has been framed almost exclusively as a reproductive milestone — the end of fertility, the final menstrual cycle, the closing chapter of ovarian function.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 17 June 2026
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Sandra Guzmán, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Experts explain why smartphones aren’t to blame for America’s declining fertility rate.
—David Hickey, NBC news, 18 June 2026
Ensure that plants have adequate soil fertility to promote growth and increase fruit production.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
For decades, menopause has been framed almost exclusively as a reproductive milestone — the end of fertility, the final menstrual cycle, the closing chapter of ovarian function.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 17 June 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 21 Jun. 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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