Eroded: meaning, definitions and examples

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eroded

 

[ ษชหˆroสŠdษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

environmental change

Eroded refers to the process by which materials like soil or rock are worn away and removed from their original location, often due to natural forces such as wind, water, or ice. This process can significantly alter landscapes and ecosystems over time.

Synonyms

abraded, dissolved, weathered, worn away

Examples of usage

  • The river has eroded the banks over the years.
  • Heavy rain has eroded the hillside.
  • The coastline is being eroded by strong waves.
  • Erosion has eroded the foundations of the ancient ruins.

Translations

Translations of the word "eroded" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น erodido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคŸเคพเคต

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช erodiert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tererosi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตั€ะพะดะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ erozyjny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไพต้ฃŸใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉrosionnรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ erosionado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท erozyona uฤŸramฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นจ์‹๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุขูƒู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ erozivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ erodovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไพต่š€็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ eroziran

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rofinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพะทา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒ แƒแƒ–แƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ eroziya edilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ erosionado

Etymology

The term 'eroded' comes from the Latin word 'erodere', which means 'to gnaw away'. This etymology reflects the gradual process of wearing down or corrosion that characterizes erosion. The word has evolved in the English language since the late 19th century, primarily within geological and environmental contexts. Erosion can be physical, as in the case of the wearing away of rocks and soil, or it can be metaphorical, referring to a gradual loss of something, such as power or confidence. In the context of geography and environmental science, the concept of erosion is crucial in understanding land development, natural resource management, and environmental conservation.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,349, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.