fertility

//fərˈtɪlɪti//
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Noun

fertilitySingular
1

The quality or state of being fertile; the ability to produce offspring or new growth.

The fertility of the soil in this region is excellent for growing vegetables.

2

The capacity of soil or land to produce abundant vegetation or crops.

The fertility of this soil makes it ideal for growing vegetables.

3

The rate at which a population produces offspring, often measured statistically.

The country's fertility rate has been declining for the past decade.