CULTIVATION
cultivation
(noun) (agriculture) production of food by preparing the land to grow crops (especially on a large scale)
cultivation
(noun) the act of raising or growing plants (especially on a large scale)
cultivation
(noun) socialization through training and education to develop one’s mind or manners; “her cultivation was remarkable”
cultivation
(noun) the process of fostering the growth of something; “the cultivation of bees for honey”
polish, refinement, culture, cultivation, finish
(noun) a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality; “they performed with great polish”; “I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose”; “almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art”--Joseph Conrad
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
cultivation (countable and uncountable, plural cultivations)
The art or act of cultivating; improvement of land for or by agriculture
The state of being cultivated or used for agriculture
Devotion of time or attention to the improvement of (something)
Advancement or refinement in physical, intellectual, or moral condition
Synonyms
• (art or act of cultivating): tillage
• (advancement or refinement in condition): refinement, culture; education
Source: Wiktionary
Cul`ti*va"tion (kl`t-v"shn), n. Etym: [Cf. F. cultivation.]
1. The art or act of cultivating; improvement for agricultural purposes or by agricultural processes; tillage; production by tillage.
2. Bestowal of time or attention for self-improvement or for the benefit of others; fostering care.
3. The state of being cultivated; advancement in physical, intellectual, or moral condition; refinement; culture. Italy . . . was but imperfectly reduced to cultivation before the irruption of the barbarians. Hallam.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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