fertility
/fɚːˈtɪləti/ · fer·til·i·ty
noun
- The condition, or the degree, of being fertile. Muckspreading increases the fertility of the soil.
- The birthrate of a population; the number of live births per 1000 people per year. The fertility rate in the country has been steadily declining over the past decade.
- The average number of births per woman within a population. The fertility rate in urban areas is significantly lower than in rural areas.
Did you know? The term 'fertility' has been used in various contexts, including agriculture, medicine, and demography, to describe the ability of a person, animal, or land to produce offspring or crops.