vegetation
word
Definition
Vegetation refers to all the plants, trees, and other plant life in a particular area. It can describe the general plant coverage of a place or region.
Usage & Nuances
'Vegetation' is usually used in scientific, academic, or technical contexts. Common with phrases like 'dense vegetation,' 'tropical vegetation,' or 'destroyed vegetation.' It does not mean fruits or vegetables. Rarely used in everyday casual talk.
Spanish: vegetaciónPortuguese (BR): vegetaçãoPortuguese (PT): vegetaçãoChinese (Simplified): 植被Chinese (Traditional): 植被Hindi: वनस्पतिArabic: نباتاتBengali: উদ্ভিদজ বৈচিত্র্য - উদ্ভিদাবলীRussian: растительностьJapanese: 植生Vietnamese: thảm thực vậtKorean: 식생Turkish: bitki örtüsüUrdu: نباتاتIndonesian: vegetasi
Example Sentences
Vegetation covers most of the valley.
basic
Desert areas have little vegetation.
basic
The rainforest has thick vegetation.
basic
We had trouble hiking because the vegetation was so overgrown.
natural
After the fire, all the vegetation in the area was gone.
natural
Scientists study how different vegetation affects climate.
natural