fertility/fɚˈtɪləti/1the property of producing abundantly and sustaining vigorous and luxuriant growthSynonyms: ranknessprolificacyrichness2the state of being fertile; capable of producing offspringSynonyms: fecundityAntonyms: sterility3the ratio of live births in an area to the population of that area; expressed per 1000 population per yearSynonyms: natalitybirth ratebirthratefertility rate