Cultivatability

/ˌkʌltɪvətəˈbɪləti/ noun

Definition

The quality or degree to which something can be cultivated, grown, or developed.

Etymology

From cultivate (Latin colere) + -able (capable of) + -ity (quality). This modern formation appeared in agricultural and educational contexts in the 20th century.

Kelly Says

Farmers care deeply about cultivatability—some soils are naturally perfect for growing crops, while others are rocky or too salty and need tons of work, which affects how successful they'll be.

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