Pronunciation

/ˈfɜːrtaɪl/

Definitions

• Adjective: (of land or soil) producing or capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops; well-supplied with nutrients for plant growth. Example: “The valley’s fertile soil made it ideal for farming.”
• Adjective: (of a person, animal, or egg) having the ability to produce offspring or eggs. Example: “She was found to be fertile after several months of trying to conceive.”

Phrases

• “Fertile ground” refers to an environment that is conducive to growth, development, or creation. Example: “The new startup scene has become fertile ground for innovation.”
• “Fertile imagination” suggests a creative mind that can generate many ideas or possibilities. Example: “She had a fertile imagination, which led her to write several best-selling novels.”

Example Sentences

• Adjective (land): “The Nile delta region is one of the most fertile areas in Egypt.”
• Adjective (person/animal): “After years of struggling with infertility, they were overjoyed to discover that they were now both fertile.”

Synonyms

• Productive
• Arable
• Fecund
• Fruitful
• Rich (in resources)
• Procreative (for people or animals)
• Generative
• Capable of reproduction