English · Nature & Environment
fertile
/ˈfɜːr.taɪl/
[/ˈfɜːr.taɪl/]
good for growing
Advancedadjective
Definition
Describing land or soil that is able to produce many good crops and plants.
Example
The fertile valley produced rich harvests of wheat, fruit, and vegetables every single year.
The fertile valley produced rich harvests of wheat, fruit, and vegetables every single year.
Etymology
From Latin 'fertilis', fruitful, from 'ferre', to bear or carry.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in farming and figuratively for productivity.