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.
His cultivation of good manners was impressive.
His cultivation of good manners was impressive.
Grammar Patterns
the ((of sth.)) the process of growing crops The cultivation of corn is common here.
the ((of sth.)) the development of a skill or quality The cultivation of a good habit takes time.
Similar Words
Synonyms: farming, agriculture, development, refinement
Etymology
From the verb 'cultivate' plus the noun suffix '-ion', which denotes an action or process.
Memory Tips
This is the *action* or *process* of 'cultivating'. If you cultivate something, the process is 'cultivation'.