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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Lowering The High Cost Of Fertility The U.S. fertility market is projected to reach $5.97 billion by 2025, driven by rising infertility rates and emerging technology.
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Geri Stengel, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Over the same time frame, the general fertility rate declined from 69.3 births per 1,000 women to 54.5, a record low.
—Haisten Willis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Mar. 2025
Compost naturally increases the fertility of soil because it is packed with nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2025
On a separate note, a major situation around fertility or a child could be apparent.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025
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Geri Stengel, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Over the same time frame, the general fertility rate declined from 69.3 births per 1,000 women to 54.5, a record low.
—Haisten Willis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Mar. 2025
Compost naturally increases the fertility of soil because it is packed with nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2025
On a separate note, a major situation around fertility or a child could be apparent.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 9 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 20 Mar. 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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