cultivation — the preparation and use of land for crops or gardening
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the preparation and use of land for crops or gardening
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's secret to successful tomato cultivation is talking to them every morning.
- The cultivation of patience is harder than growing vegetables.
- Modern technology has revolutionized rice cultivation in many developing countries.
cultivation
NOUN[/ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/]
the preparation and use of land for crops or gardening
The farmer's careful cultivation of the rich black soil produced rows of healthy green crops.
Daily reading and reflection became a form of cultivation, gradually developing the student's knowledge and wisdom.
The teacher's encouragement helped motivate the boy and activate his hidden talent, beginning his long cultivation of piano skills.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'cultivatus', meaning 'tended' or 'worked on', which comes from 'colere' meaning 'to till, inhabit, or care for'. Just as Roman farmers carefully tended their fields, this word evolved to mean both physical farming and the careful development of skills or character.
Breakdown
cult- (to care for/tend) + -iv- (relating to action) + -ation (act or process of)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's secret to successful tomato cultivation is talking to them every morning.”
“The cultivation of patience is harder than growing vegetables.”
“Modern technology has revolutionized rice cultivation in many developing countries.”
“The cultivation of friendships requires as much care as tending a garden.”
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