Definition

Able to produce a lot of plants, crops, or offspring; very productive.

Example

The fecund soil in the valley allowed farmers to grow abundant crops.

Conversation

Have you seen how fecund that garden is this year?

Yeah, it’s amazing! The flowers are so vibrant.

I know, right? It’s like a little paradise.

Definitely! I wish my plants were as fecund as theirs.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fecund → It is derived from the Latin word "fecundus" (meaning fruitful or productive). The word "fecund" refers to the ability to produce abundantly or to be fertile.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fruitful' to remember that 'fecund' means being able to produce a lot, like a fruitful tree.

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