natality

[ ney-tal-i-tee, nuh- ]

noun

1. birthrate.

natality

/ neɪˈtælɪtɪ /

noun

1. another name (esp US) for birth rate

Word History and Origins

Origin of natality¹

1885–90; < French natalité; natal, -ity

Example Sentences

To what extent does any one suppose that might augment natality?

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It would not be exact to say that the law is indifferent to natality.

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This has not prevented natality from decreasing in our country.

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The revival of religious ideas, if it should come about, might have some effect on natality.

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There may therefore exist a relation between natality and the degree of sincerity of religious convictions.

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Related Words

• beginning
• childbirth
• creation
• delivery