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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Over those recent days in February, when patients in Alabama were shut out of fertility clinics, Carr acutely felt the importance of her work.
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Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 7 Aug. 2024
In recent years, fertility rates have continued to decline in countries, from Hungary to Japan and South Korea, that instituted measures designed to increase the birth rate—tax credits or loans that favor couples that stay married, for instance.
—Margaret Talbot, The New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2024
At the time, the proud new mother shared the exciting news with a blog post on her website, opening up about her struggles with fertility.
—Sabrina Picou, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2024
Their value is tied to their fertility, leading many to have eight, ten, or even twelve children to maintain their standing in the community.
—Flow Space, 26 July 2024
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Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 7 Aug. 2024
In recent years, fertility rates have continued to decline in countries, from Hungary to Japan and South Korea, that instituted measures designed to increase the birth rate—tax credits or loans that favor couples that stay married, for instance.
—Margaret Talbot, The New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2024
At the time, the proud new mother shared the exciting news with a blog post on her website, opening up about her struggles with fertility.
—Sabrina Picou, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2024
Their value is tied to their fertility, leading many to have eight, ten, or even twelve children to maintain their standing in the community.
—Flow Space, 26 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for fertility
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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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