How do you use the word "agriculture" in a sentence?

Q: How do you use the word "agriculture" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "agriculture": Biotechnology will bring about a revolution in agriculture. The country's economy depends on agriculture.

Agriculture Meaning

/ˈæɡ.ɹɪˌkʌl.tʃə/

Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

Definition

nounThe art or science of cultivating the ground, including the growing and harvesting of crops, and the rearing and management of livestock.

Sentence Examples

Biotechnology will bring about a revolution in agriculture.

The country's economy depends on agriculture.

The number of people employed in agriculture has fallen in the last decade.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

husbandry

Antonyms:

None

CEFR Practice Quiz

Many farmers in this region rely on ____ as their main source of income.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

Modern ____ uses advanced technology to increase the crop yield.

Word Origin & History

Etymology tree Middle French agriculturebor. Proto-Indo-European *h₂eǵ-? Proto-Indo-European *h₂éǵros Proto-Italic *agros Latin ager Proto-Indo-European *kʷelh₁- Proto-Indo-European *kʷélh₁-e-ti Proto-Italic *kʷelō Latin colō Proto-Indo-European *-tew-? Proto-Indo-European *-r-eh₂? Latin -tūra Latin cultūra Latin agricultūrabor. Middle English agriculture English agriculture From Middle English agriculture, partly from Middle French agriculture and partly from its etymon Latin agricultūra, from ager (“field”) + cultūra (“cultivation”). See acre and culture.

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