Fertile
adjective
Able to produce a lot of children, animals, or plants.
A fertile woman or animal is able to produce babies.
Often appears as...
- fertile woman
- fertile ground
adjective
Land or soil that is fertile can support the growth of a lot of healthy plants.
The fertile valley produces excellent maize crops.
Often appears as...
- fertile soil
- fertile land
adjective
Producing many new and inventive ideas.
His fertile imagination came up with a new idea for a movie.
Often appears as...
- fertile imagination
- fertile mind
adjective
Able to produce a lot of children, animals, or plants.
A fertile woman or animal is able to produce babies.
Often appears as...
- fertile woman
- fertile ground
adjective
Land or soil that is fertile can support the growth of a lot of healthy plants.
The fertile valley produces excellent maize crops.
Often appears as...
- fertile soil
- fertile land
adjective
Producing many new and inventive ideas.
His fertile imagination came up with a new idea for a movie.
Often appears as...
- fertile imagination
- fertile mind
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Biological Potential
Refers to the natural ability of living beings - humans, animals, to reproduce.
The clinic specializes in helping people increase their fertile capabilities.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Sterility
'Fertile' is the opposite of 'sterile', which means not able to produce offspring.
After years of thinking he was sterile, he learned he was actually fertile.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
The term can be sensitive when referring to people; use with care to avoid offense.
Their community places great value on being fertile.
Pro Tip 1/3Biological Potential
Refers to the natural ability of living beings - humans, animals, to reproduce.
The clinic specializes in helping people increase their fertile capabilities.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Sterility
'Fertile' is the opposite of 'sterile', which means not able to produce offspring.
After years of thinking he was sterile, he learned he was actually fertile.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
The term can be sensitive when referring to people; use with care to avoid offense.
Their community places great value on being fertile.
Pro Tip 1/3Biological Potential
Refers to the natural ability of living beings - humans, animals, to reproduce.
The clinic specializes in helping people increase their fertile capabilities.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Sterility
'Fertile' is the opposite of 'sterile', which means not able to produce offspring.
After years of thinking he was sterile, he learned he was actually fertile.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
The term can be sensitive when referring to people; use with care to avoid offense.
Their community places great value on being fertile.
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How languages evolve -...
can be traced back to a much smaller number. So how did we end up with so many? In the early days of human migration, the world was much less populated. Groups of people that shared a single language and culture often split into smaller tribes, going separate ways in search of fresh game and fertile land.
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Ernesto Sirolli: Want to...
And of course the local people had absolutely no interest in doing that, so we paid them to come and work, and sometimes they would show up. And we were amazed that the local people, in such a fertile valley, would not have any agriculture. But instead of asking them how come they were not
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The scientific origins...
to the lava that followed many of Hawaii's worst earthquakes. The lava on Hawaii is made of basalt, which once cooled, is highly fertile. Within a couple of decades of terrible eruptions, Islanders would have seen vibrant green life thriving on new peninsulas made of lava.
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The beauty of data...
a huge amount of information data we irrigated with networks and connectivity and it's been worked and tilled by unpaid workers and governments and all right kind of milking the metaphor a little bit but it's a really fertile medium and
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Launching a Food...
it's well positioned it's one of the most beautifully fertile areas in the world right and yet there's still food deserts within eyesight of the Hollywood sign we're talking about mothers poor families that have to get on two to
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The myth of Hades and...
the fields would never be fertile again, and the distinction between the Earth and the underworld would soon dissolve. So, they made a pact. For two thirds of every year, Persephone would return to the land of the living,
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Licking bees and pulping...
the fertile queens and their drones depart in a massive swarm. As the days grow colder, the workers starve, and our queen reaches the end of her lifespan. But above, a swarm of reproductive wasps has successfully mated.
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Volcanoes 101 PIPE National...
while volcanoes are some of the most destructive forces of nature they have also helped make life on earth possible volcanic ash provides nutrients to nearby soil making the land fertile
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Earth's Hidden Volcanos...
recycling minerals from deep within the earth's crust they nourish our land with ash creating some of the most fertile plains on earth
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Elephant Mating,...
Reaching eventually a large male. He has his own need to reproduce. And he also knows that females don't stay fertile forever.
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How languages evolve -...
can be traced back to a much smaller number. So how did we end up with so many? In the early days of human migration, the world was much less populated. Groups of people that shared a single language and culture often split into smaller tribes, going separate ways in search of fresh game and fertile land.
Video examples
Ernesto Sirolli: Want to...
And of course the local people had absolutely no interest in doing that, so we paid them to come and work, and sometimes they would show up. And we were amazed that the local people, in such a fertile valley, would not have any agriculture. But instead of asking them how come they were not
Video examples
The scientific origins...
to the lava that followed many of Hawaii's worst earthquakes. The lava on Hawaii is made of basalt, which once cooled, is highly fertile. Within a couple of decades of terrible eruptions, Islanders would have seen vibrant green life thriving on new peninsulas made of lava.
Video examples
The beauty of data...
a huge amount of information data we irrigated with networks and connectivity and it's been worked and tilled by unpaid workers and governments and all right kind of milking the metaphor a little bit but it's a really fertile medium and
Video examples
Launching a Food...
it's well positioned it's one of the most beautifully fertile areas in the world right and yet there's still food deserts within eyesight of the Hollywood sign we're talking about mothers poor families that have to get on two to
Video examples
The myth of Hades and...
the fields would never be fertile again, and the distinction between the Earth and the underworld would soon dissolve. So, they made a pact. For two thirds of every year, Persephone would return to the land of the living,
Video examples
Licking bees and pulping...
the fertile queens and their drones depart in a massive swarm. As the days grow colder, the workers starve, and our queen reaches the end of her lifespan. But above, a swarm of reproductive wasps has successfully mated.
Video examples
Volcanoes 101 PIPE National...
while volcanoes are some of the most destructive forces of nature they have also helped make life on earth possible volcanic ash provides nutrients to nearby soil making the land fertile
Video examples
Earth's Hidden Volcanos...
recycling minerals from deep within the earth's crust they nourish our land with ash creating some of the most fertile plains on earth
Video examples
Elephant Mating,...
Reaching eventually a large male. He has his own need to reproduce. And he also knows that females don't stay fertile forever.
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Sam Taylor-Johnson
English Director
The line between private and public lives is a fertile one for me. I've lived quite a public life, and it's the reason I have used well-known people in my work. I'm interested in what's going on beneath the facades they present to the world, taking them to a place which is uncomfortable.
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Patti Smith
American Musician
I get irritated with the world. I get irritated with politicians. I get very irritated with governments and with corporations, but in terms of imagination - my imagination is always fertile. I'm either thinking of my own things or constantly engaged by the things that other people do.
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Sarah Cooper
Jamaican Comedian
In the corporate world, there is no ground more fertile for appearing smart than the rich earth that is electronic communication. Your email writing, sending and ignoring skills are just as important as your nodding skills, and even more important than your copying and pasting skills.
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Abigail Spencer
American Actress
What happened with 'Mad Men' was I had just had my child, I was in a very literally and creatively fertile time in my life, and I wasn't leaving the house much. So when 'Mad Men' came along, I was so excited to leave the house. Like, I get to go do this beautiful thing.
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Ravish Kumar
It is common knowledge that social media today is fertile ground for trampling all over the decency of language. This is done not just by members of your party and your supporters but also those from the opposition. And their numbers are increasing every day.
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Jenny Han
South Korean Author
My whole life, as an adult as well, I've been attracted to stories about young people. This period of time is so fertile - there's a million things that are happening, a million firsts, and to be able to witness that and record that is a privilege.
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Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
Indian Businesswoman
India is a fertile ground for entrepreneurs, given its large pool of world-class talent and resources. India's ability to generate wealth and create social good will come if we let entrepreneurs flourish by encouraging and enabling innovation.
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Kelly Sue DeConnick
American Writer
Gray space is fertile ground for fiction. When I can see both sides of an argument and feel strongly in both directions, then there's a story there, then I can write real characters that I care about and believe in and champion on both sides.
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Lee R. Raymond
American Businessman
A free economy is as essential to society as democratic political institutions. A strong market-based economy is the fertile ground for democratic freedoms that we think are important.
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Montesquieu
French Philosopher
Countries are well cultivated, not as they are fertile, but as they are free.
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Sam Taylor-Johnson
English Director
The line between private and public lives is a fertile one for me. I've lived quite a public life, and it's the reason I have used well-known people in my work. I'm interested in what's going on beneath the facades they present to the world, taking them to a place which is uncomfortable.
Quote examples
Patti Smith
American Musician
I get irritated with the world. I get irritated with politicians. I get very irritated with governments and with corporations, but in terms of imagination - my imagination is always fertile. I'm either thinking of my own things or constantly engaged by the things that other people do.
Quote examples
Sarah Cooper
Jamaican Comedian
In the corporate world, there is no ground more fertile for appearing smart than the rich earth that is electronic communication. Your email writing, sending and ignoring skills are just as important as your nodding skills, and even more important than your copying and pasting skills.
Quote examples
Abigail Spencer
American Actress
What happened with 'Mad Men' was I had just had my child, I was in a very literally and creatively fertile time in my life, and I wasn't leaving the house much. So when 'Mad Men' came along, I was so excited to leave the house. Like, I get to go do this beautiful thing.
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Ravish Kumar
It is common knowledge that social media today is fertile ground for trampling all over the decency of language. This is done not just by members of your party and your supporters but also those from the opposition. And their numbers are increasing every day.
Quote examples
Jenny Han
South Korean Author
My whole life, as an adult as well, I've been attracted to stories about young people. This period of time is so fertile - there's a million things that are happening, a million firsts, and to be able to witness that and record that is a privilege.
Quote examples
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
Indian Businesswoman
India is a fertile ground for entrepreneurs, given its large pool of world-class talent and resources. India's ability to generate wealth and create social good will come if we let entrepreneurs flourish by encouraging and enabling innovation.
Quote examples
Kelly Sue DeConnick
American Writer
Gray space is fertile ground for fiction. When I can see both sides of an argument and feel strongly in both directions, then there's a story there, then I can write real characters that I care about and believe in and champion on both sides.
Quote examples
Lee R. Raymond
American Businessman
A free economy is as essential to society as democratic political institutions. A strong market-based economy is the fertile ground for democratic freedoms that we think are important.
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Montesquieu
French Philosopher
Countries are well cultivated, not as they are fertile, but as they are free.
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