1. the act or process of making fertile or productive; fertilization
Usage: formal; often used in biological or agricultural contexts
2. the union of male and female reproductive cells; conception
Usage: formal; biological term

Examples

• The fecundation of the soil with nutrients improved crop yields.
• Bee fecundation of flowers is essential for plant reproduction.
• The fecundation process in mammals involves the fusion of sperm and egg.
• Agricultural scientists study fecundation techniques to enhance productivity.
• Fecundation occurs when pollen reaches the stigma of a flower.
• The fecundation of the ovum marks the beginning of pregnancy.