conservation
kahn-suh-VAY-shuhn
Conservation (noun) means the protection and careful management of nature, wildlife, or natural resources. Example: “The charity funds conservation projects across the rainforest.”
noun
1
The protection and careful management of nature, wildlife, or natural resources.
"The charity funds conservation projects across the rainforest."
"Water conservation is essential during a drought."
"Volunteers help with conservation work on the nature reserve every weekend."
2
The careful preservation and repair of artworks, buildings, or historical artefacts.
"The museum's conservation team restored the damaged painting."
"Careful conservation of the old church roof took several years."
"She trained in the conservation of ancient manuscripts."
3
In physics, the principle that a measurable quantity stays constant within an isolated system.
"The conservation of energy is one of the most fundamental laws in physics."
"Conservation of momentum explains why the two trolleys move apart after the push."
"Students tested the conservation of mass by weighing chemicals before and after the reaction."
How to use conservation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishProtecting and looking after something so it isn't lost, damaged, or used up.
Common pairings
wildlife conservation
energy conservation
conservation area
conservation of mass
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- Plural
- conservations
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Etymology
From Old French, built on conserve plus -ation.
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Rhymes for conservation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “conservation” mean?
The word “conservation” means the protection and careful management of nature, wildlife, or natural resources. In plain terms, protecting and looking after something so it isn't lost, damaged, or used up.
How do you pronounce “conservation”?
“Conservation” is pronounced kahn-suh-VAY-shuhn (/ˌkɑnsə(ɹ)ˈveɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “conservation” in a sentence?
Here is “conservation” used in a sentence: “The charity funds conservation projects across the rainforest.”
What part of speech is “conservation”?
“Conservation” is a noun.
Where does the word “conservation” come from?
The word “conservation” comes from Old French. From Old French, built on conserve plus -ation.
Is “conservation” a common word?
“Conservation” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “conservation” have?
“Conservation” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the protection and careful management of nature, wildlife, or natural resources.
What is the difference between "conservation" and "preservation"?
Conservation is the protection and careful management of nature or resources, often allowing sustainable use. Preservation usually means keeping something completely unchanged and protected from any use or interference.
What is the difference between "conservation" and "conservatism"?
Conservation refers to protecting nature, wildlife, or cultural artefacts, or to using resources carefully. Conservatism is a political and social outlook favouring tradition and gradual change; the two words are unrelated despite their similar spelling.
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