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How do you spell Conservation?

Correct spelling

conservation

CONSERVAT + ION. Think: conserve.

Why is conservation spelled this way?

From Latin conservare, to keep together. CON (together) + SERVARE (to keep). Conservation keeps things intact — preserving them whole for the future.

Common misspellings of conservation

conservatonconservasionconcervationconserviation

Example

Wildlife conservation is vital.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "conservation". CONSERVAT + ION. Think: conserve.
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