fertileness

noun

Definition of fertilenessnext
as in fertility

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  1. fertility
  2. productivity
  3. richness
Noun
  • When replanting a shrub or turfgrass, add compost or aged manure to the area to improve the soil’s fertility, structure, and drainage.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
  • It’s reported that guests will see a variety of animals, a farm fertility center, a biodiverse orchard and wildlife ponds, with a focus on education.
    — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of fertility
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  • Insecurity in farming communities, weak productivity, inadequate extension services and poor incentives have severely undermined cotton cultivation.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
  • Doubts are rising about whether all the dollars flowing into AI chips and data centers can possibly create enough gains in productivity and profits to recoup all the investments.
    — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of productivity
Noun
  • French oak contributes richness without overwhelming the fruit, allowing citrus, stone fruit and fresh acidity to remain at the forefront.
    — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Lean into this richness and creative legacy by spending an entire day checking out the city’s world-class museums.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026
Definition of richness
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