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vegetation

Definition

Vegetation is the plant life of a region. It includes trees, shrubs, grasses, and other plants.

Vegetation is important for many reasons. It provides food and shelter for animals, helps to regulate the climate, and helps to prevent soil erosion.

How can the word be used?

The vegetation in the rainforest is lush and green.

vegetation

Different forms of the word

Noun:

  • plant life, especially as a covering on the ground.

Adjective: of or relating to vegetation.

Etymology

The word "vegetation" comes from the Latin word "vegetatio", which means "growth".

The first recorded use of the word "vegetation" in English was in the 14th century.

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