Definition

This word describes land that cannot be used for growing crops or farming.

Example

The region has a lot of nonarable land due to its rocky terrain.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new land they bought for farming?

Yeah, but I heard it's mostly nonarable land.

That's too bad; I was hoping they could grow something there.

Me too! It's frustrating when so much land can't be used.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonarable → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "arable" (from Latin "arabilis", meaning suitable for plowing or tilling). The word "nonarable" means not suitable for cultivation or farming.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') being combined with 'suitable for plowing' ('arable') to remember that 'nonarable' refers to land that cannot be farmed.

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