Definition

The process of creating a new organism through fertilization.

Example

Fecundation is essential for the reproduction of many plants and animals.

Conversation

I was reading about the process of fecundation in biology class yesterday.

Oh really? That sounds interesting! What did you learn?

It's fascinating how life begins with fecundation and how everything develops from there.

Absolutely! It's amazing to think about how complex it all is.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fecundation → It is formed from "fecundus" (meaning fruitful or fertile) and the suffix "-ation" (indicating the action or process of). The word "fecundation" refers to the process of making fertile or fruitful, particularly in the context of reproduction.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fruitful' ('fecundus') to remember that 'fecundation' means the process of making something fertile or fruitful.

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