Agriculture

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈæɡrɪˌkʌltʃər/

Definitions of agriculture

noun 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

Example Sentences

A1 Agriculture is the practice of farming and growing crops.

A2 Many people in rural areas rely on agriculture for their livelihood.

B1 Sustainable agriculture focuses on preserving the environment while producing food.

B2 Technological advancements have greatly improved efficiency in modern agriculture.

C1 Government policies play a crucial role in shaping the future of agriculture.

C2 The impact of climate change on agriculture is a pressing global concern.

Examples of agriculture in a Sentence

formal Agriculture plays a crucial role in feeding the world's population.

informal My uncle works in agriculture and grows all kinds of fruits and vegetables.

slang I heard that agriculture is a tough gig, but it's rewarding.

figurative The seeds of knowledge planted in the field of agriculture will reap a bountiful harvest of innovation.

Grammatical Forms of agriculture

plural

agricultures

comparative

more agriculture

superlative

most agriculture

present tense

agriculture

future tense

will agriculture

perfect tense

has agriculture

continuous tense

is agriculture

singular

agriculture

positive degree

agriculture

infinitive

to agriculture

gerund

agriculturing

participle

agricultured

Origin and Evolution of agriculture

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'agriculture' originates from the Latin words 'ager' meaning field and 'cultura' meaning cultivation.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'agriculture' has come to encompass not just cultivation of fields, but also livestock farming, forestry, and other aspects of land management.