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Definition of untilled

untilled

/ʌnˈtɪld/
un · tilled

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1

(of land or soil) Not prepared, plowed, or worked for raising crops.

Example

"A large portion of the valley remained untilled, serving instead as natural pasture for local livestock."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the prefix 'un-' and 'tilled', the past participle of 'till', which stems from Old English 'tilian' meaning to strive for or cultivate.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Untilled. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/untilled
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