cultivation
Pronunciation: /ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/
The English word “cultivation” has 5 meanings listed here.
noun
- Tillage: plowing, sowing and raising crops.
- Light tillage: turning or stirring the soil, especially for weed control.
- The state of being cultivated or used for agriculture
- Devotion of time or attention to the improvement of (something)
- Advancement or refinement in physical, intellectual, or moral condition
Etymology
From Medieval Latin cultivātus, perfect passive participle of cultivō, + -ion, or Middle French cultivation. By surface analysis, cultivate + -ion.
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