Tools: Learn New Words | Secure Password Generator | Startup Tools | PDF Generator

Fertility (Noun)

Meaning 1

The ratio of live births in an area to the population of that area; expressed per 1000 population per year.

Classification

Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.

Examples

  • The fertility rate in the city has been declining over the past decade due to an aging population and changing social norms.
  • According to the World Health Organization, the total fertility rate in many developed countries is below the replacement rate of 2.1 children per woman.
  • The government has implemented policies to boost fertility rates, including cash incentives for families with multiple children and extended parental leave.
  • The fertility rate in rural areas is often higher than in urban areas due to limited access to family planning resources and education.
  • Demographers study fertility rates to understand population trends and make predictions about future population growth or decline.

Synonyms

  • Birthrate
  • Natality
  • Fertility Rate
  • Birth Rate

Hypernyms

  • Rate

Meaning 2

The state of being fertile; capable of producing offspring.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

  • Fecundity

Antonyms

  • Infertility

Hypernyms

  • Physiological Condition
  • Physiological State

Related Words

  • Fertile (adjective)

Meaning 3

The property of producing abundantly and sustaining vigorous and luxuriant growth; "he praised the richness of the soil"; "weeds lovely in their rankness".

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Examples

  • The farmer carefully selected the seeds that would maximize the fertility of his land and yield the highest crop production.
  • The unique combination of sunlight, water, and nutrients in the greenhouse created an ideal environment for fertility and plant growth.
  • The fertility of the Amazon rainforest is renowned for its incredible biodiversity and ability to support a vast array of plant and animal life.
  • Soil erosion can significantly reduce the fertility of the land, making it difficult to grow crops and sustain agricultural production.
  • The region's fertility was evident in the lush green forests, rolling hills, and vibrant wildflowers that covered the landscape.

Synonyms

  • Richness
  • Prolificacy
  • Rankness

Hypernyms

  • Fecundity
  • Fruitfulness

Related Words

  • Fertile (adjective)
  Copyright © 2024 Socielo Tech. All Rights Reserved. | Privacy Policy | Terms of use