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
Recent Examples on the Web
Two days later, we were supposed to have an appointment at Bethesda Naval Hospital in Washington, where Gabby had been receiving fertility treatments, to have our embryos implanted to try to begin a pregnancy.
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Mark Kelly and Gabby Giffords, Peoplemag, 20 June 2024
And some people need to do fertility treatment to grow their family.
—Nikki Battiste, CBS News, 19 June 2024
Acupuncturist and fertility specialist Ross J. Barr’s eponymous wellness patch brand has launched at Violet Grey.
—Noor Lobad, WWD, 18 June 2024
The fertility and newborn screening tests had not searched for Alport syndrome.
—Mark Johnson, Washington Post, 17 June 2024
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Mark Kelly and Gabby Giffords, Peoplemag, 20 June 2024
And some people need to do fertility treatment to grow their family.
—Nikki Battiste, CBS News, 19 June 2024
Acupuncturist and fertility specialist Ross J. Barr’s eponymous wellness patch brand has launched at Violet Grey.
—Noor Lobad, WWD, 18 June 2024
The fertility and newborn screening tests had not searched for Alport syndrome.
—Mark Johnson, Washington Post, 17 June 2024
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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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