irrigation

Meanings

• Noun

  The process of supplying water to plants or land.

  - "The farmer relies on irrigation to grow crops in arid regions."
  - "Drip irrigation is an efficient method for watering plants."

• Noun

  The distribution and management of water for agriculture.

  - "Irrigation systems have been in use since ancient civilizations."
  - "Modern irrigation techniques include the use of sprinklers and drip lines."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌɪɹəˈɡeɪʃən/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=88680546"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with irrigation
nation , friction , education

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Variants

List of all variants of irrigation that leads to same result
irrigation , irrigations

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'irrigatio', meaning 'watering'

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that irrigation has been used since 3000 BC?

2. Approximately 70% of the world's freshwater withdrawals go towards irrigation.

3. Irrigation can increase crop yields by up to 50% in dry regions.

4. The earliest known irrigation system was discovered in the Sumerian city of Ur, dating back to 4000 BC.

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Related Concepts

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1. Aqueduct: A structure for transporting water from a distant source to an urban area

2. Reservoir: A large artificial lake used to store water

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Culture

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Irrigation has been an essential aspect of agriculture since ancient civilizations, such as the Sumerians, Egyptians, and Romans. It has been depicted in literature, art, and music, often symbolizing prosperity and abundance.

How to Memorize "irrigation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a farmer watering his crops using a hose and sprinkler.

2. associate
   

   - Associate irrigation with the image of a lush, green farm.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember I-R-R-I-G-A-T-I-O-N: Irrigate, Reach, Replenish, Irrigate, Grow, Agriculture, Transport, Irrigate, Optimize

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