agronomical
|ag-ro-nom-i-cal|
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/ˌæɡrəˈnɒmɪkəl/
science of crop production
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agronomical' originates from the Greek word 'agronomos,' where 'agro-' meant 'field' and 'nomos' meant 'law or management.'
Historical Evolution
'agronomos' transformed into the French word 'agronomique,' and eventually became the modern English word 'agronomical.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the management of fields,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to the science of agronomy.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the science of agronomy, which involves the study of soil management and crop production.
The agronomical practices in the region have significantly improved crop yields.
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Last updated: 2025/06/04 07:36