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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For instance, the report found that between 1990 to 2023, fertility rates for birthing parents aged 35 to 39 shot up 71%.
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Wendy Wisner, Parents, 27 Mar. 2025
The demand for fertility treatment is also rising as more couples are delaying parenthood until their thirties or forties.
—Michelle Travis, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Julia then promised to get a second opinion about her fertility before chucking her rock to the side.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Research has linked these microplastics to health issues such as diabetes, heart disease and low male fertility.
—Alexander Kaplitz, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2025
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Wendy Wisner, Parents, 27 Mar. 2025
The demand for fertility treatment is also rising as more couples are delaying parenthood until their thirties or forties.
—Michelle Travis, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Julia then promised to get a second opinion about her fertility before chucking her rock to the side.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Research has linked these microplastics to health issues such as diabetes, heart disease and low male fertility.
—Alexander Kaplitz, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 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 2 Apr. 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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