Erosion: meaning, definitions and examples

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erosion

 

[ ษชหˆrษ™สŠส’(ษ™)n ]

Noun
Nature
Context #1 | Noun

environmental

The process of eroding or being eroded by wind, water, or other natural agents.

Synonyms

corrosion, deterioration, wear away

Examples of usage

  • The erosion of the cliffs had been going on for centuries.
  • Heavy rainfall caused severe erosion along the river banks.
  • Coastal erosion is a major concern for many communities.
  • The erosion of the soil resulted in reduced agricultural productivity.
  • Erosion control measures were implemented to prevent further damage.
Context #2 | Noun

geological

The gradual destruction or diminution of something.

Synonyms

deterioration, diminishment, weakening

Examples of usage

  • The erosion of her self-confidence over time was evident.
  • The erosion of trust in the government was a major issue.
  • Erosion of civil liberties is a growing concern.
  • The erosion of traditional values in society is a topic of debate.
  • The erosion of the company's reputation was a result of scandal.

Translations

Translations of the word "erosion" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น erosรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคŸเคพเคต

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Erosion

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ erosi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตั€ะพะทั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ erozja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไพต้ฃŸ (ใ—ใ‚“ใ—ใ‚‡ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉrosion

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ erosiรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท erozyon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นจ์‹ (์นจ์‹)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุขูƒู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ eroze

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ erรณzia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไพต่š€ (qฤซnshรญ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ erozija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rofnun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั€ะพะทะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒ แƒแƒ–แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ eroziya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ erosiรณn

Etymology

The word 'erosion' originated from the Latin word 'erosio', which means 'a gnawing away'. The term was first used in the 1540s to describe the process of wearing away or gradual destruction. Over time, 'erosion' has been commonly used in both environmental and geological contexts to describe the wearing away of land by natural forces such as wind, water, or ice. The concept of erosion has been studied extensively in the fields of geology, geography, and environmental science.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,418, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.