fertility — the ability to produce offspring or new growth; the quality of being fertile
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the ability to produce offspring or new growth; the quality of being fertile
Pronunciation (IPA): /fərˈtɪləti/
Korean meaning: 생식능력, 번식력; 비옥함, 다산
Korean pronunciation: 퍼-틸-러-티 (강세: 틸)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother attributes her 12 children to drinking milk from her own cows - apparently cow fertility is contagious!
- The fertility of this farmland makes it perfect for growing vegetables.
- Korea's low fertility rate has economists more worried than parents at a candy store.
fertility
NOUN//fərˈtɪləti//
the ability to produce offspring or new growth; the quality of being fertile
Abundant life and fruitful growth
The fertility of the soil allowed the entire region to recover from years of food shortages.
The fertility of the land became vital for the community's long-term survival.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'fertilis(비옥한)'에서 유래했습니다. 고대 로마 시대부터 농업과 출산을 의미하는 중요한 개념이었죠.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother attributes her 12 children to drinking milk from her own cows - apparently cow fertility is contagious!”
“The fertility of this farmland makes it perfect for growing vegetables.”
“Korea's low fertility rate has economists more worried than parents at a candy store.”
“Modern fertility treatments have helped many couples start families.”
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