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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South Korea, which has the world's lowest fertility rate at 0.72 births per woman, is even launching a new government ministry tasked with addressing demographic issues.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
While there are a limited number of cases on this issue at the moment, with the rise of fertility treatments, embryo disposition disputes are likely only going to become more common.
—Julia Rodgers, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The guidelines were issued to help reduce the risk of complications for women undergoing fertility treatments, including the risk of preterm birth.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
Her running mate, Tim Walz, and his wife of 30 years relied on fertility treatments to have their two children, one of whom is diagnosed with a learning disorder.
—Ali Martin, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 Oct. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
While there are a limited number of cases on this issue at the moment, with the rise of fertility treatments, embryo disposition disputes are likely only going to become more common.
—Julia Rodgers, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The guidelines were issued to help reduce the risk of complications for women undergoing fertility treatments, including the risk of preterm birth.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
Her running mate, Tim Walz, and his wife of 30 years relied on fertility treatments to have their two children, one of whom is diagnosed with a learning disorder.
—Ali Martin, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 Oct. 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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