Fertility Meaning
/fə(ɹ)ˈtɪlɪti/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe condition, or the degree, of being fertile.
nounThe birthrate of a population; the number of live births per 1000 people per year.
Sentence Examples
I'm taking a fertility drug.
Red is the color of love, passion, fertility and power.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The high ____ of the land allowed farmers to harvest three times annually.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The doctor discussed various options for improving ____ for couples who are struggling to conceive a child.
Word Origin & History
From Middle French fertilité, from Latin fertilitās, equivalent to fertile + -ity.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Men may also have fertility challenges, especially if their hypogonadism was caused by anabolic steroid use. Anabolic steroids can affect testicular health, including reducing the production of sperm."
— 2018 June 25, James Roland, “What is Hypergonadism?”, in Healthline:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The high ____ of the land allowed farmers to harvest three times annually.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The doctor discussed various options for improving ____ for couples who are struggling to conceive a child.