fertile

Meanings

• Adjective

  Capable of producing offspring or yielding a productive harvest.

  - "The fertile soil produced an abundant crop."
  - "The couple were considered fertile and had many children."

• Adjective

  Rich in nutrients, capable of supporting growth.

  - "The fertile waters of the lake supported a thriving ecosystem."
  - "The fertile mind of the artist produced innovative ideas."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfɝːtaɪl/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=857032"

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Antonyms

barren , infertile

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Synonyms

fecund

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fertile
jurymes , curies , quies , pries , surmises , muses

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Variants

List of all variants of fertile that leads to same result
fertile , fertilely , fertileness , fertilenesses , Fertile Crescent , fertile soil , cross-fertile , self-fertile , self-fertilities , self-fertility

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Forms

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fertile-able, fertile-ly, fertile-ness

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'fertilis', meaning 'capable of bearing fruit' or 'productive'.

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Trivia

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1. The fertile crescent is the region between the Mediterranean Sea and the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, which is considered the cradle of civilization due to its fertile soil and abundant water.

2. In ancient Rome, the goddess of fertility was called Ceres.

3. The fertility rate is a measure of the number of children born per woman in a given population.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fertility goddesses: Goddesses associated with fertility, often depicted as having the power to grant fertility and abundance.

2. Fertility rituals: Rituals and ceremonies intended to promote fertility and ensure a productive harvest.

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Culture

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In literature, the concept of fertility is often associated with new beginnings, growth, and abundance. In art, images of fertile land and abundant harvests are common. In music, songs about fertility and new life are popular. Fertility goddesses and deities are prevalent in many cultures, representing the power and abundance of nature.

How to Memorize "fertile"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a rich, fertile soil teeming with life and potential. Visualize the seeds sprouting and growing into strong plants.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fertile' with the concept of growth and new life.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Fertile: Full of life, Rich in nutrients, Teeming with potential, Imagining life emerging' to remember the definition.

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