cultivation

noun

cul·​ti·​va·​tion ˌkəl-tə-ˈvā-shən 

1

: culture, refinement

2

: the act or art of cultivating or tilling

Synonyms

• accomplishment
• civilization
• couth
• culture
• polish
• refinement

Examples of cultivation in a Sentence

people of cultivation appreciate the special experience that only live theater can provide

Recent Examples on the Web

The fuel propelling MicroStrategy’s success is its embrace and cultivation of volatility, the defining characteristic of its core asset. —Nina Bambysheva, Forbes, 30 Jan. 2025

In states like California and Colorado, the demand for cannabis cultivation spaces has led to a boom in real estate prices for industrial properties. —Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025

The rows should be 16 to 20 inches apart to allow ample room for cultivation. —Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025

The researchers also stressed that not all the observed climatic shifts are having negative impacts on apple cultivation, as some regions are actually benefiting from the changes. —Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1553, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing cultivation

• co-cultivation
• self-cultivation

Kids Definition

cultivation

noun

cul·​ti·​va·​tion ˌkəl-tə-ˈvā-shən 

1

: the act or art of cultivating especially the soil

2

: refinement sense 2

Medical Definition

cultivation

noun

cul·​ti·​va·​tion ˌkəl-tə-ˈvā-shən 

: culture sense 2