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Fecundity: meaning, definitions and examples

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fecundity

 

[ fɪˈkʌndɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

reproduction

The ability to produce offspring, fertility. The quality or state of being fecund; fruitfulness or fertility.

Synonyms

fertility, fruitfulness, productivity

Examples of usage

  • The fecundity of the rabbit population led to rapid growth in numbers.
  • High fecundity rates are important for the survival of endangered species.
Context #2 | Noun

creativity

The ability to produce many new ideas, artistic work, etc.

Synonyms

creativity, productivity, prolificacy

Examples of usage

  • The fecundity of her imagination resulted in a series of bestselling novels.
  • His fecundity as a painter led to numerous exhibitions of his work.

Translations

Translations of the word "fecundity" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fecundidade

🇮🇳 उर्वरता

🇩🇪 Fruchtbarkeit

🇮🇩 kesuburan

🇺🇦 плідність

🇵🇱 płodność

🇯🇵 多産

🇫🇷 fécondité

🇪🇸 fecundidad

🇹🇷 doğurganlık

🇰🇷 다산

🇸🇦 خصوبة

🇨🇿 plodnost

🇸🇰 plodnosť

🇨🇳 多产

🇸🇮 plodnost

🇮🇸 frjósemi

🇰🇿 құнарлылық

🇬🇪 ნაყოფიერება

🇦🇿 məhsuldarlıq

🇲🇽 fecundidad

Word origin

The word 'fecundity' comes from the Latin word 'fecunditas', which means fertility or fruitfulness. It has been used in English since the early 17th century to refer to both reproductive and creative productivity. The concept of fecundity has been important in various fields, including biology, art, and literature, highlighting the significance of productivity and fertility in human endeavors.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,587, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.