fertility
nounattested in dialogue
- United Kingdom//fə(ɹ)ˈtɪlɪti//
- United States//fɝˈtɪləti//
The condition, or the degree, of being fertile.
noun
- 1
The condition, or the degree, of being fertile.
Muckspreading increases the fertility of the soil.
Men may also have fertility challenges, especially if their hypogonadism was caused by anabolic steroid use. Anabolic steroids can affect testicular health, including reducing the production of sperm.
- 2
The birthrate of a population; the number of live births per 1000 people per year.
- 3
The average number of births per woman within a population.
Etymology
From Middle French fertilité, from Latin fertilitās, equivalent to fertile + -ity.
Forms
- plural
- fertilities
Ferry · A surname.fertile · Of land, etc.: capable of growing abundant crops; productive.Fertile · A city and township in Iowa.
fertility · The condition, or the degree, of being fertile.
fertilizer · A natural substance that is used to make the ground more…fest · A gathering for a specified reason or occasion.fester · A sore or an ulcer of the skin.