ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Fecundation

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Fecundation is a noun meaning The process whereby a new organism is produced by fertilization.

Meaning

The process whereby a new organism is produced by fertilization.

Example Sentences

In Neolithic agricultural societies, the sacrificed male and his remains were transferred to the fields needing fecundation, and there the Great Mother becomes the soil receiving the fertilizing blood.
The fact that in most lands the moon was originally a female deity has led many historians to dispute the superiority of the moon over the sun in ancient mythology. In putting forth this argument they overlook one important and significant factor: the existence of a matriarchate preceding the domination of woman by man. That such a condition was perfectly natural will be realized when it is remembered there was no recognition of the part played by the male in fecundation.

Word Forms

Synonyms for fecundation

Depending on context, synonyms include dressing, fertilization, impregnation, fertilisation.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include fertilization, fertilisation, impregnation, dressing, fructification, fruiting.

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