Definition

Not able to be farmed or grown; land that cannot be used for agriculture.

Example

The rocky terrain is uncultivable, making it difficult to grow crops.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new land they found?

Yeah, but I heard it's mostly uncultivable due to the rocky soil.

That's such a shame; it could have been a great farming area.

I know, right? It’s disappointing when land like that is uncultivable.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Uncultivable → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "cultivable" (from Latin "cultura" meaning cultivation, and the suffix "-able" meaning capable of). The word "uncultivable" means not capable of being cultivated or farmed.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'capable of cultivation' ('cultivable') — that's why uncultivable means land that cannot be farmed.

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