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How do you spell Cultivation?

Correct spelling

cultivation

CULTIVAT + ION. Think: cultivate.

Why is cultivation spelled this way?

From Latin cultivare, to till. The word began with soil and expanded to minds — we cultivate gardens and cultivate knowledge using the same metaphor.

Common misspellings of cultivation

cultivatoncultivasioncultiviationcultavation

Example

The cultivation of rice requires water.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell cultivation?+
The correct spelling is "cultivation". CULTIVAT + ION. Think: cultivate.
Is it cultivaton or cultivation?+
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Other commonly misspelled words

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