fertile — able to produce babies, young animals, or new plants
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: able to produce babies, young animals, or new plants
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɜːrtl̩/
Korean meaning: 비옥한, 다산의, 생산력이 있는
Korean pronunciation: 퍼-틀 (강세: 퍼)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's fertile garden grows vegetables so big, even the rabbits need a gym membership to carry them away.
- The fertile plains of the region support millions of farmers.
- His fertile brain produces new inventions faster than a popcorn machine.
fertile
ADJECTIVE//ˈfɜːrtl̩//
able to produce babies, young animals, or new plants
Fertile land produces abundant life
The fertile soil allowed the entire region to recover from years of food shortages. (FERTILIZER + LIFE = FERTILE → rich with growth potential)
Fertile land became vital for the community’s long-term survival.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'fertilis' meaning 'bearing fruit' or 'productive,' derived from 'ferre' meaning 'to bear' or 'to carry.' The word entered English through Old French 'fertil.'
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's fertile garden grows vegetables so big, even the rabbits need a gym membership to carry them away.”
“The fertile plains of the region support millions of farmers.”
“His fertile brain produces new inventions faster than a popcorn machine.”
“The Nile River creates fertile land along its banks.”
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