agronomically
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/ˌæɡrəˈnɒmɪkli/
(agronomic)
related to agronomy
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agronomically' 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 'agronomic' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'field management,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'related to the science of soil management and crop production.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner related to agronomy, the science of soil management and crop production.
The crops were grown agronomically to ensure maximum yield.
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Last updated: 2025/03/16 20:33
