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Meaning of 'cultivation' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Cultivation [ n.]
- The art or act of cultivating; improvement for agricultural purposes or by agricultural processes; tillage; production by tillage.
- Bestowal of time or attention for self-improvement or for the benefit of others; fostering care.
- The state of being cultivated; advancement in physical, intellectual, or moral condition; refinement; culture.

Meaning of 'cultivation' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . cultivation [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
Example in sentence:
  • almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art;
  • I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose;
  • they performed with great polish
Meaning (2):
- socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners
Example in sentence:
  • her cultivation was remarkable
Meaning (3):
- the process of fostering the growth of something
Example in sentence:
  • the cultivation of bees for honey

Nearby Words:

cul-de-sac culasse culdee culerage culex culiciform culinarily culinary cull culled

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