cultivation

noun

cul·​ti·​va·​tion ˌkəl-tə-ˈvā-shən How to pronounce cultivation (audio)
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2
: the act or art of cultivating or tilling

Examples of cultivation in a Sentence

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For example, day-to-day life is still largely dependent upon the local cultivation of crops, with corn being the most important. Will McGough, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025 Coffee Very little coffee is produced in the U.S., as the environment is not suitable for its cultivation. Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025 The event also features educational talks and workshops, giving attendees the chance to learn from industry leaders about everything from cultivation techniques to the latest cannabis trends. Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025 The plant has escaped cultivation across much of the Northeastern region, where it's considered invasive.3 Plumbago Plumbago (Ceratostigma plumbaginoides) is also known as leadwort. Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cultivation

Word History

First Known Use

1553, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of cultivation was in 1553

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“Cultivation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cultivation. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

cultivation

noun
cul·​ti·​va·​tion ˌkəl-tə-ˈvā-shən How to pronounce cultivation (audio)
1
: the act or art of cultivating especially the soil
2

Medical Definition

cultivation

noun
cul·​ti·​va·​tion ˌkəl-tə-ˈvā-shən How to pronounce cultivation (audio)

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