Meaning & Definition of word "Agricultural"

Agricultural

/ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəl/

adjective:

  • 1. Relating to agriculture or farming.
    • Example: The government is investing in agricultural technology to improve crop yields.
  • 2. Pertaining to the science, art, or practice of farming.
    • Example: She studied agricultural biology to better understand soil health.
  • 3. Describing something that involves the cultivation of soil, growing of crops, and raising of livestock.
    • Example: The agricultural sector is vital for the economy of this rural community.
  • 4. Involving activities that are necessary for the production of food and other products derived from plants and animals.
    • Example: Agricultural practices have evolved significantly over the last century.

Etymology

From Latin 'agriculturalis', from 'agricultura' meaning 'farming'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

agricultural revolution:

A period of significant agricultural development that saw an increase in productivity.

agricultural subsidy:

Government payment made to farmers to supplement their income.

agricultural yield:

The amount of crop produced on a given amount of land.

Related Words

agriculture:

The science or practice of farming.

farmer:

A person who operates a farm.

crop:

A plant cultivated for food or other products.

Slang Meanings of agricultural