vegetation
vehd-zhuh-TAY-shuhn
Vegetation (noun) means Plant life in general, especially as found in a particular area. Example: “Dense vegetation along the riverbank hid the nests of many birds.”
noun
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Plant life in general, especially as found in a particular area.
"Dense vegetation along the riverbank hid the nests of many birds."
"Thick vegetation covered the hillside after the rainy season."
"The desert has sparse vegetation compared to the rainforest."
How to use vegetation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPlants collectively, especially the plant cover of a place.
Common pairings
dense vegetation
lush vegetation
clear the vegetation
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- Plural
- vegetations
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Etymology
Borrowed from French végétation, from Medieval Latin vegetationem, related to the same root as "vegetable."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for vegetation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “vegetation” mean?
The word “vegetation” means plant life in general, especially as found in a particular area. In plain terms, plants collectively, especially the plant cover of a place.
How do you pronounce “vegetation”?
“Vegetation” is pronounced vehd-zhuh-TAY-shuhn (/ˌvɛd͡ʒəˈteɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “vegetation” in a sentence?
Here is “vegetation” used in a sentence: “Thick vegetation covered the hillside after the rainy season.”
What part of speech is “vegetation”?
“Vegetation” is a noun.
Where does the word “vegetation” come from?
The word “vegetation” comes from Medieval Latin. Borrowed from French végétation, from Medieval Latin vegetationem, related to the same root as "vegetable.".
Is “vegetation” a common word?
“Vegetation” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
What is the difference between vegetation and plants?
Plants usually refers to individual living organisms, while vegetation refers to plant life collectively, especially as it covers or characterizes a particular area, such as 'dense vegetation along the riverbank.'
What is another way to describe an area's vegetation?
Vegetation is often described using terms like flora, greenery, or plant cover, and can be qualified with words such as 'sparse,' 'lush,' or 'native' to describe its density or origin.
Is vegetation a countable or uncountable noun?
Vegetation is an uncountable noun, meaning it is not used with 'a' or in the plural form. You would say 'thick vegetation,' not 'a vegetation' or 'vegetations.'
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