Fertilizability

/ˌfɜː.tɪl.aɪ.zəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ noun

Definition

The American spelling variant of fertilisability; the quality or capacity of being able to be fertilized.

Etymology

From fertilize (American spelling of fertilise) + -able + -ity. The '-iz-' spelling reflects American English convention influenced by Greek roots rather than French.

Kelly Says

This word perfectly captures the American vs. British spelling divide—same meaning, different spelling philosophy, a remnant of how American lexicographers chose Greek routes while British ones preferred French routes.

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