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Definition fertility in American English

fertility noun

[uncountable] noun
/fɜrˈtɪləti/
1

the ability of the soil to produce a lot of good crops or plants

Example

measures to improve the fertility of the soil

Synonyms and related words
arable cash crop combine compost compost desertification
2

a woman's ability to have babies

Example

Utah has the highest fertility rate in the country.

Example

Jean had been receiving fertility treatment.

Example

a general decline in fertility

Synonyms and related words
barren be firing/shooting blanks childless
2.1

used about traditions and ceremonies that encourage fertility

Example

pagan fertility rites

Example

Isis, the fertility goddess of Ancient Egypt

Synonyms and related words
barren be firing/shooting blanks childless
3

someone's ability to have good ideas or produce good work

Example

The collection reflects the fertility of contemporary women's art.

Synonyms and related words
imagination creativity imaginings
Definition fertility in American English