cultivation
gb/kˌʌltɪvˈeɪʃən/ us/kˌʌltɪvˈeɪʃən/
B1
English
~ 5000
Senses
0 senses
Noun
B1
action
1
The act of growing plants
The act of growing plants or crops on land.
Usage pattern:
the cultivation of [plants/crops]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'cultivation' with 'culture', but 'cultivation' in this sense refers specifically to growing plants or crops.
Synonyms
farming (More general; can include raising animals as well as growing crops.)
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agriculture (Formal term often used for the industry or science of farming.)
Antonyms
neglect (Failure to care for or grow plants, leading to poor results.)
Collocations
rice cultivation
|wheat cultivation
|cultivation techniques
|cultivation methods
|cultivation area
Themes
agriculture
|food
|environment
|nature
|food_drink
|work
Examples
- Rice cultivation is common in this region.
- The cultivation of organic vegetables has increased in recent years.
- Proper soil preparation is essential for successful cultivation.
- Cultivation requires both knowledge and patience.
- New irrigation systems have improved crop cultivation.
Learner examples
- He works in rice cultivation.
- Cultivation needs water and sun.
- Cultivation helps people grow food.
- They use machines for cultivation.
- Cultivation takes a lot of time.
Noun
B2
action
2
The act of improving skills or qualities
The act of making a skill, quality, or friendship better through hard work.
Usage pattern:
the cultivation of [a skill/relationship/quality]
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse 'training' instead, but 'cultivation' suggests a broader and more gradual improvement than formal instruction alone.
Synonyms
development (General term for growth or progress in something.)
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nurturing (Implies caring support over time for growth.)
Antonyms
neglect (Failure to care for or improve something.)
Collocations
cultivation of talent
|cultivation of friendship
|cultivation of patience
|cultivation of trust
Themes
self-improvement
|education
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The cultivation of good habits is important for success.
- She focused on the cultivation of her leadership skills.
- His speech showed the cultivation of years of study and practice.
- The company values the cultivation of strong client relationships.
- Cultivation of creativity can lead to innovation.
Learner examples
- The cultivation of skills takes time.
- She works on the cultivation of her English.
- Cultivation of friendship is important.
- They help in the cultivation of young talent.
- Cultivation of good habits is healthy.
Noun
formal
C1
state
3
Refinement and good manners
A high level of learning and good manners.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with 'culture'; here it refers to personal refinement rather than shared customs.
Synonyms
refinement (Focuses on polished manners and taste.)
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sophistication (Emphasizes worldliness and cultural knowledge.)
Antonyms
crudeness (Lack of refinement or good manners.)
Collocations
a man of cultivation
|show cultivation in speech
|display cultivation
Themes
society
|education
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- He is a person of great cultivation and taste.
- Her writing shows cultivation and depth.
- They admired his cultivation and charm.
- Cultivation was valued highly in that society.
- His speech reflected years of cultivation.
Learner examples
- He has cultivation in art.
- Her words show cultivation.
- They like his cultivation and style.
- Cultivation is important in this school.
- She speaks with cultivation.
Grammar
Dictionary form
cultivation
IPA
GB/kˌʌltɪvˈeɪʃən/
US/kˌʌltɪvˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
cul - tiv - a - tion (4 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: cultivation
- Plural: cultivation, cultivations
Word family
Expressions
bring into cultivation
1/bɹˈɪŋ ˈɪntu kˌʌltɪvˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Start using land for crops
To start using land to grow plants or crops.
Examples
- They plan to bring more land into cultivation next year.
- The valley was brought into cultivation after irrigation was introduced.
under cultivation
1/ˈʌndɚ kˌʌltɪvˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Land used for growing crops now
Land that is being used to grow plants or crops now.
Examples
- Half the farmland is under cultivation this season.
- These fields have been under cultivation for decades.