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arable

 

[ ˈærəbl ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

land cultivation

Suitable for growing crops; cultivable. Arable land is characterized by its ability to support the growth of crops such as wheat, corn, and barley.

Synonyms

cultivable, fertile, productive

Examples of usage

  • Farmers prefer arable land for agriculture.
  • The arable fields stretched as far as the eye could see.
Context #2 | Noun

agriculture

Land that is suitable for growing crops. Arable refers to land that is used for farming and agriculture purposes.

Synonyms

cultivated land, farmable land, tilled soil

Examples of usage

  • The government encouraged the use of arable for cultivation.
  • Farmers were eager to expand their arable.

Translations

Translations of the word "arable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 arável

🇮🇳 कृषियोग्य

🇩🇪 Ackerland

🇮🇩 lahan subur

🇺🇦 орний

🇵🇱 orny

🇯🇵 耕作可能な

🇫🇷 arable

🇪🇸 cultivable

🇹🇷 işlenebilir

🇰🇷 경작할 수 있는

🇸🇦 صالح للزراعة

🇨🇿 orná půda

🇸🇰 orná pôda

🇨🇳 可耕地

🇸🇮 obdelovalna površina

🇮🇸 ræktunarland

🇰🇿 егісті жер

🇬🇪 სასოფლო

🇦🇿 ədəbi

🇲🇽 cultivable

Word origin

The word 'arable' originated from the Latin word 'arabilis', meaning 'suitable for cultivation'. It has been used in English since the late 15th century to describe land that is capable of being plowed and used to grow crops. Arable land has been essential for agriculture and food production throughout history, playing a crucial role in the development of civilizations.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,972, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.