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10 Language-to-English DictionariesIrrigation
/ˌɪrɪˈɡeɪʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The process of supplying water to land or crops to help growth, typically by means of channels.
"The irrigation of the fields ensured a bountiful harvest despite the dry season." - 2
A system of pipes, ditches, or streams used to convey water to agricultural areas.
"The ancient civilization developed an advanced irrigation system that transformed the arid landscape into fertile farmland."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'irrigation' originates from the Latin word 'irrigatio', which means 'to water' or 'to moisten'. It evolved through Old French 'irrigation' before entering Middle English, reflecting the agricultural practices of managing water supply for crops.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Irrigation" is said worldwide
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irrigation
Transliteration: irrigation
"L'irrigation des champs a permis une récolte abondante."
Bewässerung
Transliteration: beˈvɛsəʁʊŋ
"Die Bewässerung der Felder ist entscheidend für den Ernteertrag."
irrigazione
Transliteration: irriɡat͡sjoːne
"L'irrigazione è fondamentale per l'agricoltura in regioni aride."
irrigación
Transliteration: irriɣaˈθjon
"La irrigación de los cultivos es esencial en climas secos."
irrigação
Transliteration: iʁigaˈsɐ̃w
"A irrigação é vital para a agricultura em regiões áridas."
सिंचाई
Transliteration: sinchāī
"सिंचाई के बिना फसलें सूख जाएंगी।"
灌溉
Transliteration: guàn gài
"灌溉系统对农业生产至关重要。"
관개
Transliteration: gwan-gae
"관개는 농업 생산에 필수적입니다."
灌漑
Transliteration: kankai
"灌漑は農業において非常に重要です。"
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