Cultivable: meaning, definitions and examples

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cultivable

 

[ ˈkʌltɪvəb(ə)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

agricultural

Capable of being cultivated or farmed; suitable for growing crops or plants.

Synonyms

arable, fertile, productive.

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Word Description / Examples
cultivable

Describes land that can be prepared and used for growing crops. It's often used in a technical or agricultural context.

  • The government plans to convert the scrubland into cultivable fields.
  • This region lacks sufficient cultivable land.
arable

Refers specifically to land suitable for growing crops. Commonly used to distinguish crop-growing land from grazing land.

  • The farmer inherited a large tract of arable land.
  • Arable farming is an important sector in this economy.

Examples of usage

  • The land in this region is highly cultivable, making it ideal for agricultural activities.
  • Farmers are always looking for new cultivable land to expand their operations.
Context #2 | Adjective

general

Capable of being developed, improved, or trained.

Synonyms

developable, improvable, trainable.

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cultivable

Used when referring to land that can be used for farming and growing crops.

  • Farmers are always looking for cultivable land to expand their agriculture.
  • This area was once desert, but with irrigation, it became cultivable.
developable

Suitable for discussing land or resources that can be developed for construction, economic projects, or infrastructure advancements.

  • The city council is evaluating whether this plot is developable for a new housing project.
  • Investors are interested in acquiring developable land near the coast.
improvable

Appropriate for scenarios where something can be made better, indicating potential for improvement.

  • The methods used are effective but still improvable with modern technology.
  • Her language skills are good but certainly improvable.
trainable

Best used when talking about someone or something that can be trained or taught new skills. This term often refers to animals or people.

  • The new employee is highly trainable and eager to learn.
  • Certain dog breeds are more trainable than others.

Examples of usage

  • The young artist showed great talent and was highly cultivable.
  • Skills such as leadership and communication are highly cultivable in a professional environment.

Translations

Translations of the word "cultivable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cultivável

🇮🇳 उपजाऊ

🇩🇪 kultivierbar

🇮🇩 dapat dibudidayakan

🇺🇦 культивований

🇵🇱 uprawny

🇯🇵 耕作可能な

🇫🇷 cultivable

🇪🇸 cultivable

🇹🇷 ekilebilir

🇰🇷 경작할 수 있는

🇸🇦 قابل للزراعة

🇨🇿 kultivovatelný

🇸🇰 kultivovateľný

🇨🇳 可耕种的

🇸🇮 kultiviran

🇮🇸 ræktanlegur

🇰🇿 өсіруге жарамды

🇬🇪 საკულტივაციო

🇦🇿 becərilə bilən

🇲🇽 cultivable

Etymology

The word 'cultivable' originates from the verb 'cultivate', which comes from the Latin word 'cultivare', meaning 'to till or cultivate'. The concept of cultivating land for farming dates back to ancient times when humans started settling and growing crops. Over the centuries, the term 'cultivable' has evolved to encompass not only agricultural land but also the potential for growth and development in various aspects of life.