Meaning & use

fertility

noun·Academic

The natural capacity to produce offspring, or, of land, the ability to support abundant plant growth.

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The clinic specializes in treating couples who are struggling with fertility problems.

Regular composting greatly improved the fertility of the garden's soil over several seasons.

A note on using this word

Fertility refers to actual reproduction or productivity, while fecundity refers to the potential capacity for it.

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