fertility

/fɜːrˈtɪləti/
noun
  1. The ability of soil to support plant growth; richness in nutrients.
    • The fertility of the farmland had declined after years of overuse.
    • Farmers test the soil's fertility before deciding which crops to plant.
    • Adding compost improves the fertility of garden soil naturally.
  2. The ability of a person, animal, or plant to produce offspring or reproduce.
    • The doctor explained that age can affect a woman's fertility.
    • Breeding programs aim to maintain the fertility of endangered species.
    • The fertility of the rabbits in the area led to a rapid population increase.
  3. The capacity for producing many ideas or creative works; inventiveness.
    • The writer's fertility of ideas kept readers engaged for decades.
    • Her fertility of thought made her a valuable member of the brainstorming team.
    • The artist's fertility of imagination resulted in a stunning new collection.
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