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fecund

/ˈfɛ.kənd/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Fertile, productive; yielding a large number of offspring or young; rich in growth or development.

    - "The fertile soil produced a fecund crop."
    - "The fecund deer population was a concern for the farmers."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈfɛ.kənd/



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Synonyms

fertile , fertile , productive , prolific
Rhymes
Words rhyming with fecund
fund , mundane , plundered , rundown
Variants
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fecund , fecundities , fecundity
Etymology
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From Latin fēcundus, past participle of fēcundāre, meaning 'to make fertile'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'fecundity' is often used to describe the reproductive potential of a population.

  2. In some cultures, the 'fecund' god or goddess is believed to be the protector of fertility and childbirth.


Related Concepts
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  1. Fertility: The ability to produce offspring or young. Fecundity is a measure of the number of offspring produced.

  2. Productivity: The efficiency of producing desired results. A fecund environment is one that is productive in terms of growth and development.


Culture
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In literature, 'fecund' is often used to describe a rich and productive environment or a fertile mind. In art, it can refer to a painting or sculpture that depicts fertility or growth.

How to Memorize "fecund"

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  3. mnemonics

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