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agricultures

|ag-ri-cult-ures|

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/ˈæɡrɪˌkʌltʃərz/

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/ˈæɡrɪˌkʌltʃəz/

(agriculture)

farming and cultivation

Base FormPluralAdjectiveAdverb
agricultureagriculturesagriculturalagriculturally
Etymology
Etymology Information

'agriculture' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'agricultura,' where 'ager' meant 'field' and 'cultura' meant 'cultivation.'

Historical Evolution

'agricultura' transformed into the Old French word 'agriculture,' and eventually became the modern English word 'agriculture' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'field cultivation,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the science and art of farming.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the science, art, and business of cultivating soil, producing crops, and raising livestock; farming.

The agricultures of different regions vary greatly due to climate and soil conditions.

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Last updated: 2025/06/03 16:36