Definition

In a way that relates to the science and art of growing plants, especially fruits, vegetables, and flowers.

Example

The garden was designed horticulturally to maximize the growth of various plants.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how to garden horticulturally?

Not really, I just plant whatever looks nice.

It can be really interesting to learn how plants grow horticulturally and what they need.

That makes sense! I should probably read up on it to improve my garden.

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Root Explanation

Horticulturally → It is formed from "hortus" (meaning garden) and "cultura" (meaning cultivation) combined with the adverbial suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word refers to the manner of cultivating gardens or plants.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hortus' as relating to gardens and 'cultura' as cultivation, so horticulturally means in a manner related to the cultivation of gardens.

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