incult

[ in-kuhlt ]
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adjective

Origin of incult

1
First recorded in 1590–1600; from Latin incultus, equivalent to in- “un-” + cultus, past participle of colere “to till, cultivate”; see origin at in-3, cultivate

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British Dictionary definitions for incult

incult

/ (ɪnˈkʌlt) /


adjectiverare
  1. (of land) uncultivated; untilled; naturally wild

  2. lacking refinement and culture

Origin of incult

1
C16: from Latin incultus, from in- 1 + colere to till

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