piscicultural
|pis-si-cul-tu-ral|
/ˌpɪsɪˈkʌltʃərəl/
relating to fish farming
Etymology
'piscicultural' originates from New Latin, specifically the word 'pisciculture', where 'piscis' meant 'fish' and 'cultura' (from Latin 'colere') meant 'cultivation'.
'piscicultural' developed from the New Latin noun 'piscicultura' (and via French 'pisciculture') meaning 'fish cultivation'; English formed the adjective by adding the suffix '-al' to produce 'piscicultural'.
Initially, it meant 'relating to the cultivation or breeding of fish', and over time this sense has remained the core meaning in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to pisciculture; concerned with the breeding, rearing, or cultivation of fish (fish farming).
The research team published a paper on new piscicultural methods to improve salmon survival rates.
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Last updated: 2025/12/30 11:35