cultivation
Translation
cultivation, farming, development, refinement
Examples
The cultivation of rice requires a lot of water.
The cultivation of rice requires a lot of water.
He focused on the cultivation of his artistic talents.
He focused on the cultivation of his artistic talents.
Grammar Patterns
the cultivation of ((sth.)) the process of growing or developing (sth.) The cultivation of rice requires a lot of water.
Similar Words
Synonyms: farming, growing, development, improvement
Etymology
From Latin 'cultivare' (to till). The suffix '-ation' denotes an action or process.
Memory Tips
Picture cultivating land for crops. The same idea of preparing and nurturing applies to cultivating relationships or talents.