Cultivation

//ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The art or act of cultivating (improvement of land for or by agriculture), as:; Tillage: plowing, sowing and raising crops. countable, uncountable

    "The cultivation of these valleys dates back thousands of years."

  2. 2
    (agriculture) production of food by preparing the land to grow crops (especially on a large scale) wordnet
  3. 3
    The art or act of cultivating (improvement of land for or by agriculture), as:; Light tillage: turning or stirring the soil, especially for weed control. countable, uncountable

    "The cultivation of the hillside led to soil erosion."

  4. 4
    the act of raising or growing plants (especially on a large scale) wordnet
  5. 5
    The state of being cultivated or used for agriculture countable, uncountable

    "These fields are in cultivation."

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  1. 6
    socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners wordnet
  2. 7
    Devotion of time or attention to the improvement of (something) countable, uncountable

    "His steadfast cultivation of their relationship finally bore fruit."

  3. 8
    the process of fostering the growth of something wordnet
  4. 9
    Advancement or refinement in physical, intellectual, or moral condition countable, uncountable

    "She is a woman of great cultivation."

  5. 10
    a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality wordnet

Etymology

From Medieval Latin cultivātus, perfect passive participle of cultivō, + -ion, or Middle French cultivation. By surface analysis, cultivate + -ion.

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