single-crop
|sin-gle-crop|
B2
/ˈsɪŋɡəl krɒp/
one type of crop
Etymology
Etymology Information
'single-crop' originates from the combination of 'single,' meaning 'one,' and 'crop,' referring to cultivated plants.
Historical Evolution
The term 'single-crop' evolved from the agricultural practice of focusing on one crop type for efficiency and yield.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the practice of growing one crop, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to the practice of growing only one type of crop on a piece of land.
The farmer decided to single-crop his field with corn this year.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45