fecundity
UK: fɪˈkʌndɪti | US: fɪˈkʌndɪti
n. the ability to produce abundant offspring or vegetation; fertility
n. (figuratively) intellectual or creative productivity
fecundity = fecund<fertile> + ity<noun suffix>
- fecund: From Latin fecundus (fertile, fruitful), related to fetus (offspring) and fēmina (woman). The root implies natural abundance.
- ity: A noun-forming suffix from Latin -itas, indicating a state or quality.
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin fecundus, which emphasized natural reproductive capacity. Over time, it expanded metaphorically to describe intellectual or artistic "fruitfulness." The suffix -ity formalizes the abstract quality, aligning with other Latin-derived nouns like "fertility" or "creativity."
The fecundity of the soil ensured a bountiful harvest.
Shakespeare’s fecundity as a playwright remains unmatched.
Scientists study the fecundity of species in changing ecosystems.
Her fecundity of ideas made her a brilliant innovator.
The tropical rainforest is renowned for its fecundity.