irrigating

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of supplying water to land or agricultural areas for the purpose of growing crops or maintaining vegetation.

  - "Farmers irrigate their fields to ensure a good crop yield."
  - "The irrigation system in the desert town relies on water from an underground aquifer."

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Rhymes

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rigging , bigging , pricking

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Variants

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irrigate , irrigated , irrigates , irrigating , irrigator , irrigators

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'irrigare' meaning 'to irrigate' or 'to water'

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the earliest known irrigation system was discovered in the Sumerian city of Ur, dating back to 4000 BC?

2. The largest irrigation project in the world is the Ganges Canal in India, which stretches over 1,500 miles.

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Related Concepts

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1. Irrigation System: A complex network of channels, pipes, and other structures used to transport water from a source to agricultural land or other areas requiring water.

2. Irrigation Techniques: Various methods used to irrigate land, including flood irrigation, drip irrigation, and sprinkler irrigation.

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Culture

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Irrigation has been practiced since ancient civilizations such as the Sumerians, Egyptians, and Chinese. It is a crucial aspect of agriculture and has allowed for the growth of crops in arid regions.

How to Memorize "irrigating"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a farmer operating an irrigation system, turning on the water and watching it flow over the crops.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'irrigation' with the image of a green, thriving farm or garden.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'I RRIGATE': Irrigation Requires Regular Irrigation, Growth And Thriving Everywhere.

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