motherliness

noun

Definition of motherlinessnext
as in fruitfulness
motherly character or qualities he cherished his foster parent for her motherliness

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  1. maternity
  2. productivity
  3. fertility
Noun
  • The State Council also announced a new subsidy system specifically for childbirth and called on local governments to implement maternity and childcare leave policies, as well as providing subsidies for births.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
  • In 2024, Pregnant then Screwed’s work saw Joeli speak in support of amendments to the Employment Bill to put an end to NDA usage in maternity discrimination cases, better parental leave provision and ambitious changes to how employers approach flexible working.
    Lauren Coulman, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of maternity
Noun
  • According to a study by the International Listening Association, effective listening can boost workplace productivity by as much as 55%.
    Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Poor listening also leads to flawed decisions and lost productivity.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of productivity
Noun
  • The fertility rate that same year was 54.5 births per 1,000 women aged 15 to 44, a slight drop compared to 2022's rate of 56 births per 1,000 women.
    Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
  • As a result, the country's fertility rate fell to just 1.0 child per woman in 2023—well below the 2.1 needed to sustain the population—leaving fewer young people to care for both children and aging parents.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of fertility
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