The Opposite(Antonym) of “industrial”
The antonyms of industrial are agricultural and rural. The antonyms agricultural and rural refer to areas or activities that are not related to industry. They imply a lack of urbanization, modernization, or industrialization.
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Definitions and Examples of agricultural, rural
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Related to farming or agriculture.
Example
The country's economy is heavily dependent on agricultural exports.
Related to the countryside or rural areas.
Example
She grew up in a rural village where everyone knew each other.
Key Differences: agricultural vs rural
- 1Agricultural refers specifically to farming or agriculture, while rural refers more generally to the countryside or rural areas.
- 2Agricultural is a complementary antonym, meaning it is the opposite of a word that describes a related but different concept, while rural is a relational antonym, meaning it is the opposite of a word that describes a contrasting concept.
Effective Usage of agricultural, rural
- 1Geography: Use agricultural and rural to describe areas or regions that are not industrialized or urbanized.
- 2Economy: Use agricultural to describe industries or activities related to farming or agriculture.
- 3Culture: Use rural to describe lifestyles, traditions, or values associated with the countryside or rural areas.
Remember this!
The antonyms of industrial are agricultural and rural. Use agricultural to describe farming or agriculture-related industries or activities, and use rural to describe the countryside or rural areas. These antonyms can be used in geography, economy, and culture contexts to convey different meanings and nuances.
