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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This correlates to declining fertility rates which have fallen precipitously in recent years — the UK just reported its lowest on record.
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Jennifer Moss, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
While some governments are introducing family-friendly policies such as longer parental leave and subsidized child care, the impact on overall fertility remains limited.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
The two have worked hard at maintaining their connection over the past decade and a half—overcoming fertility challenges, navigating blended families, and addressing trauma have all been part of the process.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 22 Sep. 2025
The summit featured keynote speaker Mary Claire Haver and Hoag experts who discussed heart health, menopause, breast cancer, fertility and more.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
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Jennifer Moss, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
While some governments are introducing family-friendly policies such as longer parental leave and subsidized child care, the impact on overall fertility remains limited.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
The two have worked hard at maintaining their connection over the past decade and a half—overcoming fertility challenges, navigating blended families, and addressing trauma have all been part of the process.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 22 Sep. 2025
The summit featured keynote speaker Mary Claire Haver and Hoag experts who discussed heart health, menopause, breast cancer, fertility and more.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
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 28 Sep. 2025.
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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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