agriculturize
|ag-ri-cult-ur-ize|
C2
/ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃəˌraɪz/
convert to agriculture
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agriculturize' originates from the English word 'agriculture,' combined with the suffix '-ize,' which means 'to make or become.'
Historical Evolution
'agriculture' combined with the suffix '-ize' to form 'agriculturize,' indicating the action of making something suitable for agriculture.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make land suitable for agriculture,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/06/16 10:43
