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Aqueduct: meaning, definitions and examples

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aqueduct

 

[ หˆakwษ™หŒdษ™kt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

water supply

An aqueduct is a structure designed to transport water from one location to another, typically across long distances. Aqueducts can be constructed as bridges, channels, or pipelines, and they are essential for supplying water for irrigation, drinking, and industrial use. Historically, aqueducts have been crucial in the development of civilizations, enabling cities to thrive by providing a reliable water source. The Roman aqueducts, famous for their impressive engineering, are a prominent example of how aqueducts can beautifully blend functionality with architecture.

Synonyms

channel, pipeline, water conduit, waterway

Examples of usage

  • The ancient Romans built intricate aqueducts to carry water to their cities.
  • Modern aqueducts help provide water to agricultural fields.
  • The aqueduct system was vital for the irrigation of extensive farmland.
  • We visited the famous aqueduct of Segovia in Spain.

Translations

Translations of the word "aqueduct" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aqรผeducto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคฒเคตเคพเคนเคฟเคจเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Aquรคdukt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ akuaduk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะบะฒะตะดัƒะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ akwedukt

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฐด้“ๆฉ‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท aqueduc

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ acueducto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท su kemeri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ˜๋กœ๊ต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ู†ุงุฉ ู…ุงุฆูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ akvadukt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ akvadukt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผ•ๆฐด้“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ akvedukt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vatnaskurรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ััƒ ะฐั€ะฝะฐัั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒงแƒšแƒ˜แƒก แƒแƒ แƒฎแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ su kanalฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ acueducto

Etymology

The term 'aqueduct' comes from the Latin word 'aqua', meaning 'water', and 'ducere', meaning 'to lead'. The concept of aqueducts dates back to ancient civilizations, primarily the Romans, who perfected the design and construction of these impressive structures. Roman engineers developed a sophisticated system of aqueducts to supply their cities with fresh water, which was essential for public health, sanitation, and agriculture. The use of aqueducts was not limited to Romans; earlier cultures such as the Greeks and the Persians also constructed simple water diversion systems. Over centuries, aqueduct engineering has evolved, but the fundamental principles remain the same, reflecting a deep understanding of hydrology and architecture. Today, aqueducts are still in use, demonstrating their lasting importance in water management.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,895, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.