FECUNDATION - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

making fertile as by applying fertilizer or manure

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

creation by the physical union of male and female gametes

Example: of sperm and ova in an animal or pollen and ovule in a plant

Synonyms

Fertilization, Dressing, Fertilisation, Impregnation, Fecundation

đź”— Related Words

fecund – A related word in the same word family.

ation – A related word in the same word family.

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