agricultural
ag-rih-KUHL-tyoor-ruhl
Agricultural (adj) means relating to farming or the production of crops and livestock. Example: “The region relies heavily on agricultural exports.”
adj
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Relating to farming or the production of crops and livestock.
"The region relies heavily on agricultural exports."
"New agricultural machinery has made harvesting far faster."
"Farmers went to the agricultural show to compare tractors and look at the livestock."
How to use agricultural
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo do with farming and growing crops or raising animals.
Common pairings
agricultural land
agricultural sector
agricultural products
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Word forms
- Plural
- agriculturals
- Comparative
- more agricultural
- Superlative
- most agricultural
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The region relies heavily on _____ exports.
Etymology
Formed from "agriculture" plus the adjective ending "-al."
Related words
Rhymes for agricultural
rural
mural
plural
neural
natural
cultural
epidural
subdural
guttural
unnatural
inaugural
structural
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Frequently asked questions
What does “agricultural” mean?
The word “agricultural” means relating to farming or the production of crops and livestock. In plain terms, to do with farming and growing crops or raising animals.
How do you pronounce “agricultural”?
“Agricultural” is pronounced ag-rih-KUHL-tyoor-ruhl (/ˌæɡ.ɹɪˈkʌl.tʃə.ɹəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “agricultural” in a sentence?
Here is “agricultural” used in a sentence: “The region relies heavily on agricultural exports.”
What part of speech is “agricultural”?
“Agricultural” is an adjective.
Is “agricultural” a common word?
“Agricultural” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between "agricultural" and "agrarian"?
"Agricultural" relates directly to the practical activity of farming and producing crops and livestock, while "agrarian" more often concerns the ownership, distribution, and social or political issues of farmland. You would say "agricultural machinery" but "agrarian reform."
What is the difference between "agricultural" and "rural"?
"Agricultural" specifically relates to farming and the production of crops and livestock, while "rural" simply means relating to the countryside rather than the city. An area can be rural without being agricultural, for example if it is forested or residential.
What nouns commonly follow "agricultural"?
Common collocations include "agricultural land," "agricultural industry," "agricultural produce," "agricultural machinery," "agricultural workers," and "agricultural policy." The word sits before a noun to describe something connected with farming.
Is "agricultural" only an adjective?
Yes, "agricultural" functions as an adjective describing anything relating to farming. The related noun is "agriculture," and the adverb is "agriculturally."
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