Definition

The process of combining male and female reproductive cells to create a new organism, or the act of adding nutrients to soil to help plants grow.

Example

Fertilization is essential for the growth of many plants and the development of new life in animals.

Conversation

I just read about the process of fertilization in my biology class.

Oh really? That sounds interesting!

Yeah, it's amazing how plants and animals reproduce through fertilization.

For sure! Nature has some incredible ways of creating life.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fertilization → It is formed from "fertilis" (from Latin, meaning fruitful or productive) and "-ation" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating an action or process). The word "fertilization" refers to the process of making something fruitful or capable of producing life.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fruitful' ('fertilis') to remember that 'fertilization' means the process of making something capable of producing life.

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