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How do you spell Vegetation?

Correct spelling

vegetation

VEGETAT + ION. Think: vegetate.

Why is vegetation spelled this way?

From Latin vegetare, to enliven. VEGETUS (lively). Vegetation is living plant growth — the earth enlivened by green things reaching toward the sun.

Common misspellings of vegetation

vegitationvegetatonvegetasionvegatation

Example

The tropical vegetation was lush.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "vegetation". VEGETAT + ION. Think: vegetate.
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