fertility
noun
fer·til·i·ty
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Definition of fertility
1
: the quality or state of being fertile
2
: the birthrate 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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Recent Examples on the Web
The fertility clinic did not respond to NBC News’ request for comment. — Ben Kesslen, NBC News, "New Jersey fertility clinic ordered to reveal sperm donor list after baby mix-up," 11 Sep. 2019 Although Hispanic fertility rates have fallen and Latin American immigration has mostly tapered off, the Census Bureau projects that the country as a whole will become majority-minority by 2045. — Noah Smith, Twin Cities, "Noah Smith: Ronald Reagan, the diversity president," 8 Sep. 2019 Winslow and his wife (Elizabeth Reaser) are introduced alongside their mind-boggling gaggle of children, who amount to a status symbol in a world where fertility rates are dramatically dwindling. — Emma Dibdin, Harper's BAZAAR, "The Handmaid's Tale," 1 Aug. 2019 The Cartellones underwent fertility treatment in 1994, according to the lawsuit. — Sonja Haller, USA TODAY, "Distraught parents want to corral 'Wild West' IVF field after 3 'mix-ups' in 2 months," 9 Aug. 2019 In light of a new U.K. fertility treatment that could delay menopause for 20 years, Guardian columnist Suzanne Moore argued that women need support first and foremost. — Halley Bondy, NBC News, "In the know: Women in the news 8/5-8/9," 9 Aug. 2019 More than one in four large American companies now pay for some fertility treatment, according to consultants at Mercer; one in 20 covers egg-freezing. — The Economist, "More employers want to help workers make babies," 8 Aug. 2019 According to a lawsuit filed on Wednesday, Cartellone and his wife underwent fertility treatment in 1994 with the help of three Cincinnati health organizations. — CBS News, "Father accuses fertility clinic of sperm mix-up after learning daughter isn't his," 8 Aug. 2019 She's since evolved into a three-dimensional human who has helped fuel narratives of everything from immigration policy to fertility treatments. — Whitney Friedlander, CNN, "An 'Orange Is the New Black' refresher before the final season," 25 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'fertility.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for fertility
fertility
noun
English Language Learners Definition of fertility
: the ability to produce young
: the ability to support the growth of many plants
: the ability to produce many ideas
See the full definition for fertility in the English Language Learners Dictionary
fertility
noun
fer·til·i·ty
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Kids Definition of fertility
: the condition of being fertile
soil fertility
fertility
noun
fer·til·i·ty
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plural fertilities
Medical Definition of fertility
1
: the quality or state of being fertile
2
: the birthrate of a population — compare mortality sense 2b
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