preservation
word
Definition
The act of keeping something in its original state or preventing it from being damaged, lost, or destroyed.
Usage & Nuances
Common in formal, academic, and environmental contexts: 'preservation of wildlife', 'food preservation'. Differs from 'conservation', which often includes sustainable use, while 'preservation' is about keeping something unchanged.
Spanish: conservación - preservaciónPortuguese (BR): preservação - conservaçãoPortuguese (PT): preservação - conservaçãoChinese (Simplified): 保护 - 保存Chinese (Traditional): 保護 - 保存Hindi: संरक्षणArabic: حفاظBengali: সংরক্ষণRussian: сохранениеJapanese: 保存Vietnamese: bảo quản - bảo tồnKorean: 보존Turkish: koruma - muhafazaUrdu: تحفظ - حفاظتIndonesian: pelestarian - pengawetan
Example Sentences
Good preservation methods keep food fresh longer.
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Preservation of forests is important for the environment.
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Museum staff work hard on the preservation of ancient artifacts.
natural
There's a big debate about the preservation of traditional languages.
natural
Thanks to modern preservation techniques, we can enjoy fresh fruit all year.
natural
The preservation of old books keeps history alive.
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