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fertility

Pronunciation: [fərˈtɪl ɪ ti]

Word

Context: "biological science"

(noun) the ability to have babies or produce offspring. If a couple can have children easily, we say they have good fertility.

Example

The couple was excited to learn that they had high fertility and could expect to start a family soon.

Example

After many tests, the doctor explained that his fertility was lower than average.

Example

What factors can affect a woman's fertility?

Context: "agriculture"

(noun) the ability of land to produce good crops. If the soil is rich and healthy, it has high fertility, which helps plants grow well.

Example

The farmer was very pleased with the fertility of his land this year, which brought a great harvest.

Example

Drought conditions have reduced the fertility of the fields, making it hard for plants to grow.

Example

How can we improve the fertility of our garden soil?

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