subfecundity

English

Etymology

From sub- +‎ fecundity.

Noun

subfecundity (countable and uncountable, plural subfecundities)

1. Lower than normal fecundity
   • 2015 August 21, “A Re-Interpretation of the ‘Two-child Norm’ in Post-Transitional Demographic Systems: Fertility Intentions in Taiwan”, in PLOS ONE‎^[1], →DOI:

     Yet, given the porous relationship between definitions of ‘voluntary’ and ‘involuntary’ childlessness [59 ], the possible role of subfecundity in shaping the reported intentions of those who cite these ‘other’ reasons should not be completely disregarded.