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self-cultivation

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.62 in modern English

Syllables
self--cul-ti-va-tion
IPA
23
Scrabble Score
15
Letters
6
Syllables
12
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The practice of effecting gradual yet substantial improvements of oneself, especially through education.

Uncountable

noun

Cultivating own vegetables, specially at home or regrowing.

Uncountable

Etymology

From self- + cultivation.

Word Breakdown

Usage

Synonyms

self-education

Questions

What does self-cultivation mean?
The practice of effecting gradual yet substantial improvements of oneself, especially through education.
Where does self-cultivation come from?
From self- + cultivation.

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