Cultivation (Noun)
Meaning 1
Socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners; "her cultivation was remarkable".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
A highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality; "they performed with great polish"; "I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose"; "almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art"--Joseph Conrad.
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 3
The process of fostering the growth of something; "the cultivation of bees for honey".
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 4
The act of raising or growing plants (especially on a large scale).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The estate has been used for the cultivation of wheat and other grains for centuries.
- The art of cultivation has improved significantly with the invention of modern farming machinery.
- In addition to food, flowers and herbs are also used for cultivation in the greenhouse.
- Organic cultivation practices have become increasingly popular among environmentally conscious farmers.
- The history of the region is closely tied to the cultivation of cotton, which spurred economic growth during the colonial era.
Meaning 5
(agriculture) production of food by preparing the land to grow crops (especially on a large scale).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.