Word
agricultural
Phoneticsagri·cul·tur·al
US/ˌæɡɹəˈkəɫtʃɝəɫ/
UK/ˌæɡɹɪkˈʌltʃəɹəl/
Definitions
01farming
B1 · Intermediate
adj. related to farming or the work of growing crops and raising animals.
adj. relating to the science, art, or practice of cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock.
“The government is introducing new agricultural policies to help small farmers.”
“The region's economy remains heavily dependent on agricultural exports, particularly wheat and barley produced in the fertile northern plains.”
Antonyms
02clumsy or rough
C1 · Advanced Sports British English · Humorous · Informal
adj. used to describe a style of playing sports that is rough, clumsy, or lacks skill.
adj. describing a technique or action that is unrefined, forceful, or lacking in finesse; often used in cricket or football to describe a wild swing or tackle.
“He scored a goal with a very agricultural kick that somehow found the net.”
“The batsman was dismissed after attempting an agricultural swipe across the line, a shot completely lacking his usual technical grace.”
Usage
Usually placed before the noun it describes.
Teaching tip
This is a common British idiom in sports commentary; it compares a rough movement to the swinging of a scythe or heavy farm machinery.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “agricultural” in context.
Adjective
01. agricultural development
“The government is investing in agricultural development to ensure long-term food security.”
adj + noun
02. agricultural industry
“The agricultural industry faces new challenges due to changing climate patterns.”
adj + noun
03. agricultural land
“Large areas of agricultural land are being converted into residential housing estates.”
adj + noun
04. agricultural practise
“Sustainable agricultural practise is essential for maintaining soil health over decades.”
adj + noun
05. agricultural product
“Wheat remains the most important agricultural product for the country's export economy.”
adj + noun
06. agricultural production
“Global agricultural production must increase to meet the needs of a growing population.”
adj + noun
07. agricultural productivity
“New irrigation systems have significantly boosted agricultural productivity in the region.”
adj + noun
08. agricultural technique
“Farmers are adopting this new agricultural technique to reduce water consumption.”
adj + noun
Real-World Examples
“Many of the dead were farm workers, caught in open agricultural fields where there is a lack of shelter to provide safety when such storms arrive.” “Repeatedly, settlers graze cattle, sheep and camels on private agricultural land.” “The discovery could turn an abundant agricultural byproduct into a promising new material for regenerative medicine.” “The continent's agricultural sector has also taken a noticeable hit.” Etymology
From agriculture + -al.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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