French word

agronomique

Pronunciation

IPA/agʁonomik/

Meaning

  • adjectiveagricultural

Example

Ces conseils agronomiques sont utiles.

These agricultural tips are useful.

Illustration for agronomique (agricultural)

More examples

Il a lu une brochure agronomique sur les légumes.

He read an agronomic brochure about vegetables.

Core concept

A scientific view of soil and crops aimed at improving farm production.

Similar words

agricole: Connected with agriculture and the practical work of farming.
écologique: Concerned with relationships between the natural environment and ecosystems.
technique: Concerned with particular skills, procedures, or technical methods.

Definition in French

Qui se rapporte à l'agronomie, l'étude scientifique des sols, des cultures et des pratiques pour améliorer les productions agricoles.

Word origin

Agronomique derives from agronomie with the suffix -ique, while agronomie comes through Greek agronomia from agros, 'field', and nomos, 'management'.

Usage tips

  • Agronomique is a specialized adjective, while agricole is broader and more common for general farming matters.

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