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cultivation

/ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/noun4 syllables

Cultivation means: a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality.

Synonyms for cultivation6

noun, as in a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality

polish, refinement, culture, finish

also used for cultivation

education, tillage

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What does cultivation mean?5

noun

1

a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality“they performed with great polish”

2

socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners“her cultivation was remarkable”

3

(agriculture) production of food by preparing the land to grow crops (especially on a large scale)

4

the process of fostering the growth of something“the cultivation of bees for honey”

5

the act of raising or growing plants (especially on a large scale)

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with cultivation?60

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Cultivation in a sentence

  • Plants are formed with cultivation, humans with education.Miktsoanit
  • Agriculture is defined as the cultivation of soil for growing crops.unknown
  • Greenhouse cultivation allows for better control of temperature and humidity.mraz
  • The city of Mako was a centre for the cultivation of onions.catcher
  • According to the Opium Control Act, the cultivation or possession of opium is prohibited.pip
  • The chocolate industry has pledged to reduce deforestation for cocoa cultivation, a major crop in West Africa.Hybrid
  • Southeast Bank distributed a special CSR fund to support farmers with cultivation and the purchase of farming machinery.robingaspi

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Forms of cultivation

as a noun

plural
cultivations