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cul⋅ti⋅va⋅tion
[kuhl-tuh-vey-shuh
n] 
–noun
| 1. | the act or art of cultivating. |
| 2. | the state of being cultivated. |
| 3. | culture; refinement. |
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| cul·ti·va·tion (kŭl'tə-vā'shən) n.
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Cultivation
Cul`ti*va"tion\ (k?l`t?-v?"sh?n), n. [Cf. F. cultivation.]1. The art or act of cultivating; improvement for agricultural purposes or by agricultural processes; tillage; production by tillage. 2. Bestowal of time or attention for self-improvement or for the benefit of others; fostering care. 3. The state of being cultivated; advancement in physical, intellectual, or moral condition; refinement; culture. Italy . . . was but imperfectly reduced to cultivation before the irruption of the barbarians. --Hallam.
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Main Entry: cul·ti·va·tion
Pronunciation: "k&l-t&-'vA-sh&n
Function: noun
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cultivation cul·ti·va·tion (kŭl'tə-vā'shən)
n.
The process of promoting the growth of a biological culture.
cul'ti·vate' v.
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