Meaning & use
fertility
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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