Agricultural
Agricultural
Agricultural (pronunciation: /ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəl/) is an adjective that pertains to agriculture, the science, art, or practice of cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock. The term originates from the Latin agricola, meaning 'farmer', and cultura, meaning 'cultivation'.
Related Terms
- Agriculture: The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.
- Cultivation: The action of cultivating land, or the state of being cultivated.
- Livestock: Farm animals regarded as an asset.
- Crop: A cultivated plant that is grown as food, especially a grain, fruit, or vegetable.
- Soil: The upper layer of earth in which plants grow, a black or dark brown material typically consisting of a mixture of organic remains, clay, and rock particles.
Etymology
The term 'agricultural' is derived from the Latin word agricola, meaning 'farmer', and cultura, meaning 'cultivation'. It was first used in English in the mid-18th century.
Pronunciation
The term 'agricultural' is pronounced as /ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəl/.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Agricultural
- Wikipedia's article - Agricultural
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