The word "irrigated" refers to the process of supplying water to land or crops to help them grow. It is commonly used in agriculture to describe the systems and techniques used to maintain a consistent water supply in areas where rainfall is not sufficient. Irrigation can involve methods such as watering by hand, using canals, or employing modern technology such as drip irrigation.
The word "irrigated" comes from the Latin "irrigatus," which is the past participle of "irrigare," meaning "to water." The root "ir-" means "in" or "into," and "ragare" means "to moisten or wet."