Definition

Able to be farmed or grown; suitable for agriculture.

Example

The region has a lot of cultivable land that can support various crops.

Conversation

I read that a lot of the land around here is cultivable.

That's interesting! What kind of crops do you think we could grow?

I think we could try vegetables since they thrive in cultivable areas.

Great idea! Fresh veggies would be awesome.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cultivable → It is formed from "cultivare" (meaning to till or cultivate) and the suffix "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "cultivable" means capable of being cultivated or tilled for agricultural purposes.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cultivating' land, which means preparing it for growth, and remember that 'cultivable' refers to land that can be cultivated.

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