Synonyms for

Fertility

Verb / fɜ:ˈtɪlʌti: / / fɜ:ˈtɪlɪti: / Another word for fertility — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Fertility refers to the ability to produce offspring or to the rate at which a population produces offspring.

Synonyms & similar words

fecundity birthrate infertility richness prolificacy natality rankness fertilityrate fecundity productivity fruitfulness richness fertileness fecundness prolificacy generativity reproduction fecundation fertilization seediness pregnancy conception natality potency

Synonyms by register

Formal

fecundity fruitfulness prolificacy productivity

Informal

ability to have kids fruitfulness productiveness

Literary

bounty richness abundance

Antonyms

sterility infertility barrenness impotence unproductiveness fecundity

Common collocations

  • female fertility
  • male fertility
  • fertility rate
  • fertility treatment
  • fertility decline
  • fertility issues
  • fertility preservation

Word family

noun fertility
verb fertilize
adjective fertile
adverb fertilely

Usage note

Fertility most commonly refers to the ability to conceive or produce offspring. It can also refer to the ability of land or soil to produce crops, or the ability of something to grow or reproduce.

Example sentences

  1. The fertility of the land made it ideal for farming.
  2. The fertility rate in that country has been declining for several years.
  3. The doctor told us that our chances of fertility were very low.
  4. Many couples seek medical help to improve their fertility.
  5. The fertility of the queen bee is critical to the survival of the colony.

Quotes

  • Fertility is not a disease.
  • Fertility is the capacity of the soil to produce the crop.
  • Fertility is not just about producing babies; it is about producing healthy babies.

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