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Cultivation
01
the practice of preparing and using land for growing crops, especially on a large scale
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Examples
The farmer practiced cultivation of wheat on his vast fields.
02
the process of educating or training someone to improve their mind, manners, or social abilities
Examples
The university emphasizes cultivation of critical thinking skills.
03
the act of preparing and using land to grow crops, especially on a large scale
Examples
The cultivation of corn is widespread in the Midwest.
04
the process of encouraging or fostering the growth of something, such as skills, ideas, or relationships
Examples
Cultivation of good habits starts in childhood.
05
a highly developed state of refinement or perfection
Examples
Her speech reflected a cultivation of style and elegance.
Lexical Tree
cultivation
cultivate
culture
