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fertile

[ˈfɜːtaɪl]

fertile Definition

  • 1(of soil or land) producing or capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops
  • 2able to conceive children or young

Using fertile: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fertile" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The Nile Valley is one of the most fertile regions in the world.

  • Example

    She was no longer fertile and could not have children.

  • Example

    The farmer used fertilizers to make the soil more fertile.

  • Example

    The couple was advised to try for a baby while the woman was still fertile.

fertile Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for fertile

Phrases with fertile

  • the ability to come up with many creative ideas

    Example

    As a writer, she had a fertile imagination that allowed her to create vivid and engaging stories.

  • the time during a woman's menstrual cycle when she is most likely to conceive

    Example

    The doctor advised the couple to have intercourse during the woman's fertile period to increase their chances of getting pregnant.

  • a situation or environment that is conducive to growth or development

    Example

    The new company found fertile ground in the emerging market for electric cars.

Origins of fertile

from Latin 'fertilis', meaning 'fruitful'

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Summary: fertile in Brief

The term 'fertile' [ˈfɜːtaɪl] describes soil or land that is capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops, as well as a person who is able to conceive children or young. It extends into phrases like 'fertile imagination,' denoting creativity, and 'fertile period,' referring to the time during a woman's menstrual cycle when she is most likely to conceive.

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