Definition

Describing land or crops that do not receive water through irrigation systems.

Example

The farmers decided to plant crops in nonirrigated fields this season.

Conversation

I heard the crops in that area are mostly nonirrigated.

Really? That sounds challenging for the farmers.

Yeah, I can’t imagine how they manage without regular water supply.

It must be tough, especially during the dry season.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonirrigated → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "irrigated" (from Latin "irrigare", meaning to water). The word "nonirrigated" describes land that is not watered or supplied with water for agriculture.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') being used to describe land that is 'watered' ('irrigated') — that's why nonirrigated means land that is not watered.

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