FERTILITY Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

fertility

noun

Definition of fertility

as in fecundity

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Recent Examples of fertility Emperor Naruhito and his wife, Empress Masako, have only one daughter, Aiko, aged 24, whose birth followed a series of fertility challenges. — Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 26 Aug. 2026 In 1982, Parton canceled a tour while experiencing abdominal pain and bleeding and was later diagnosed with endometriosis, a condition in which tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus and can cause pain and fertility problems. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 25 Aug. 2026 All three are Mediterranean herbs that do well in drier soil and lower fertility. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2026 Medicare beneficiaries have full access to some of the drugs, like the fertility drugs. — CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fertility

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Because of hijras’ ability to confer fecundity as devoted representatives of the mother goddess Bahuchara Mata, they are frequently invited to bless newborn boys and perform at their homes by dancing and singing.

— Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
But amidst said lots and open spaces are acres of marsh and flooded forests, and the Audubon Louisiana Nature Center stands apart as a place to interpret all this fecundity.

— Outside, Outside, 17 Feb. 2026

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Noun

This was exacerbated by Maresca’s eventual decision to implement a slower tempo in the second half of his first season, which had a noticeable effect on Palmer’s productivity.

— Jon Mackenzie, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
An economy can expand rapidly without significant price pressures if productivity and productive capacity rise alongside demand.

— Luke Fountain, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of productivity

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