Fertile: meaning, definitions and examples
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fertile
[ ˈfɜːr.taɪl ]
soil quality
1. (of soil) producing or capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops. 2. (of a seed or egg) capable of developing into a new individual. 3. (of a person, animal, or plant) able to conceive young or produce seed.
Synonyms
fruitful, productive, prolific, rich
Examples of usage
- The Nile Delta has some of the most fertile soil in the world.
- Fertile eggs are essential for breeding chickens.
- She was worried about her fertility after the medical tests.
Translations
Translations of the word "fertile" in other languages:
🇵🇹 fértil
🇮🇳 उपजाऊ
🇩🇪 fruchtbar
🇮🇩 subur
🇺🇦 родючий
🇵🇱 żyzny
🇯🇵 肥沃な (ひよくな)
🇫🇷 fertile
🇪🇸 fértil
🇹🇷 verimli
🇰🇷 비옥한
🇸🇦 خصب
🇨🇿 úrodný
🇸🇰 úrodný
🇨🇳 肥沃的 (féiwò de)
🇸🇮 ploden
🇮🇸 frjór
🇰🇿 құнарлы
🇬🇪 ნაყოფიერი
🇦🇿 bərəkətli
🇲🇽 fértil
Word origin
The word 'fertile' originated from the Latin word 'fertilis', meaning fruitful or productive. It has been used in English since the 15th century to describe land that is capable of producing crops or vegetation. Over time, the term has also been applied to organisms that are able to reproduce or conceive young. The concept of fertility has been of great importance throughout human history, influencing agriculture, biology, and human relationships.