Definition of cultivated

The word "cultivated" originates from the Latin word "cultivāre," meaning "to till, prepare, or cultivate land." This stemmed from the verb "colere," meaning "to cultivate, inhabit, or care for." The agricultural sense of "cultivating" land expanded to encompass the nurturing of plants and, by extension, the refinement of human character and skills. This evolution led to the modern meaning of "cultivated" encompassing both the physical act of gardening and the development of intellectual and artistic abilities.