fertility

noun

Definition of fertilitynext
as in fecundity

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Recent Examples of fertility The social media star has previously spoken about her fertility journey online, documenting both the medical and emotional aspects of the situation. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026 Even when symptoms are absent, endometriosis can still cause damage, including scar tissue formation, pelvic adhesions and fertility problems. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 July 2026 From 1990 to 2023, the fertility rate for women ages 40 to 44 increased 127% and 450% for those 45 and older. — Anna Halkidis, Parents, 7 July 2026 Water from washing off rice contains nutrients and microorganisms that boost plant growth and soil fertility. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fertility
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  1. fecundity
  2. productivity
Noun
  • Because of hijras’ ability to confer fecundity as devoted representatives of the mother goddess Bahuchara Mata, they are frequently invited to bless newborn boys and perform at their homes by dancing and singing.
    — Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
  • But amidst said lots and open spaces are acres of marsh and flooded forests, and the Audubon Louisiana Nature Center stands apart as a place to interpret all this fecundity.
    — Outside, Outside, 17 Feb. 2026
Definition of fecundity
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  • Worries are rising that stock prices have shot too high and that the demand may not be sustainable if AI doesn’t deliver as much profit and productivity as expected.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
  • The statement said that AI could also generate major gains in living standards and increases in wealth due to productivity.
    — Victoria Baeza Garcia, The Washington Examiner, 13 July 2026
Definition of productivity

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“Fertility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fertility. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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