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fertility
[/fərˈtɪləti/]
noun
feminine
fertilidade
1.
The ability to produce offspring; capacity for reproduction
The fertility of the couple was tested by specialists.
A fertilidade do casal foi testada por especialistas.
2.
The quality of soil or land to support plant growth; richness
The fertility of the soil made it ideal for farming.
A fertilidade do solo o tornou ideal para agricultura.
3.
The state of being fertile or productive
The fertility rate has increased in recent years.
A taxa de fertilidade aumentou nos últimos anos.
Synonyms
fecundity
fruitfulness
productiveness
prolificacy
Antonyms
infertility
sterility
barrenness
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
fertilidade
Standard usage in medical and agricultural contexts
São Paulo
fertilidade
Commonly used in agricultural discussions and demographics
Portugal
fertilidade
Standard Portuguese term, widely used in scientific literature
Related Idioms & Phrases
fertility treatment
fertility rate
soil fertility
fertility clinic
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