Fertility - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |fərˈtɪlətɪ|  American pronunciation of the word fertility
Brit.  |fəˈtɪlɪtɪ|  British pronunciation of the word fertility

noun

- the ratio of live births in an area to the population of that area; expressed per 1000 population per year (syn: birthrate, natality)
- the state of being fertile; capable of producing offspring (syn: fecundity)
- the property of producing abundantly and sustaining vigorous and luxuriant growth (syn: prolificacy, rankness, richness)

Extra examples

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.

Halifax in fertility of thought had no rival.

They tried unsuccessfully to have a baby and finally went to a fertility clinic.

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