agronomy

[ uh-gron-uh-mee ]

/ əˈgrɒn ə mi /

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noun

the science of soil management and the production of field crops.

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Also ag·ro·nom·ics

[ag-ruh-nom-iks] /ˌæg rəˈnɒm ɪks/.

Origin of agronomy

First recorded in 1805–15; agro- + -nomy

Related formsag·ro·nom·ic, ag·ro·nom·i·cal, adjectiveag·ro·nom·i·cal·ly, adverba·gron·o·mist, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for agronomist

agronomy

/ (əˈɡrɒnəmɪ) /

noun

the science of cultivation of land, soil management, and crop production

Derived Formsagronomist, noun

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Word Origin and History for agronomist

agronomy

"science of land management for crop production," 1814, from French agronomie, from Greek agronomos "overseer of land," from agros "field" (see acre) + -nomos "law or custom, administering," related to nemein "manage" (see numismatics). Related: Agronomist; agronomic.

Science definitions for agronomist

agronomy

[ ə-grŏn′ə-mē ]

The scientific study of soil management and crop production, including irrigation and the use of herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers.