Meaning & use
cultivation
The act of preparing land and growing crops, or the process of developing a skill or quality.
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The valley's fertile soil has supported rice cultivation for centuries.
Years of cultivation went into developing her talent as a concert pianist.
A note on using this word
Cultivation applies literally to growing plants and figuratively to nurturing skills, relationships, or personal qualities.
Words with a similar meaning
farmingdevelopment
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