Cultivation Meaning
/ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe art or act of cultivating (improvement of land for or by agriculture), as:
nounThe art or act of cultivating (improvement of land for or by agriculture), as:, Tillage: plowing, sowing and raising crops.
Sentence Examples
Agriculture is defined as the cultivation of soil for growing crops.
The city of Mako was a centre for the cultivation of onions.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The traditional ____ of rice requires a lot of water.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Agriculture is defined as the ____ of soil for growing crops.
Word Origin & History
From Medieval Latin cultivātus, perfect passive participle of cultivō, + -ion, or Middle French cultivation. By surface analysis, cultivate + -ion.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The traditional ____ of rice requires a lot of water.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Agriculture is defined as the ____ of soil for growing crops.