fertileness

noun

Definition of fertilenessnext
as in fertility

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  1. fertility
  2. productivity
  3. richness
Noun
  • Over the past decade, yaks’ body size and weight have gone down, as well as their fertility – with just a 20% success rate in natural reproduction and fertilization, said Fang, the lead scientist, in a news release by Zhejiang University last year.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • In Chinese mythology, for example, dragons are revered as powerful, benevolent beings associated with rain, rivers, and fertility.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
Definition of fertility
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  • Leaders therefore need to move beyond vague claims about productivity and efficiency.
    — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Major technological innovations carry the potential to transform economies by creating opportunities, jobs and even new industries while supercharging productivity and growth.
    — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Definition of productivity
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  • The result preserves Oban's distinctive coastal character while contributing layers of red fruit richness and sweetness.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Castro similarly uses charred poblanos as the base of her green sauce and cream cheese for richness, while amping up the color and flavor with fresh parsley and the heat of a serrano.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 21 July 2026
Definition of richness
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