C1nounformalhealthnature
US/fərˈtɪl.ə.ti/
UK/fəˈtɪl.ə.ti/
the ability to produce children or young; the ability of soil to grow good crops
In context
Doctors helped the couple with fertility problems to have a baby.
The river floods every year and adds to the fertility of the soil.
Fertility rates have fallen sharply in many wealthy countries.
Words that go with fertility
noun + noun
- fertility rateThe fertility rate here is below two children per woman.
- fertility treatmentShe began fertility treatment last year.
- soil fertilityFarmers rotate crops to protect soil fertility.
- fertility clinicThey visited a fertility clinic in the capital.
- fertility problemsStress may cause fertility problems.
adjective + noun
- declining fertilityDeclining fertility worries governments in several Asian countries.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The fertility land is high.Correct: The land is very fertile.