Fluvial: meaning, definitions and examples

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fluvial

 

[ หˆfluหviษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

geographical features

Fluvial refers to anything that is related to rivers or streams, particularly in terms of their processes, sediments, and landforms. It is often used in geological and ecological discussions to describe the impact of river systems on the landscape.

Synonyms

aqueous, riverine, waterborne

Examples of usage

  • Fluvial processes shape the riverbanks.
  • The fluvial landscape features various sedimentary rocks.
  • Fluvial systems are crucial for the local ecosystem.

Translations

Translations of the word "fluvial" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fluvial

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฆเฅ€เคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช flussig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ fluvial

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ั–ั‡ะบะพะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ floodowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฒณๅทใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fluvial

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fluvial

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท akarsu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•˜์ฒœ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ู‡ุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ล™รญฤnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rieฤny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฒณๆต็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ reฤni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fljรณt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉะทะตะฝะดั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒกแƒแƒกแƒ•แƒšแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงaylฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fluvial

Etymology

The word 'fluvial' originated from the Latin term 'fluvius', which means 'river'. This Latin term is derived from 'fluere', meaning 'to flow'. The usage of 'fluvial' in English can be traced back to the late 19th century when geological studies began to emphasize the role of rivers and their interactions with landforms. It has since been adopted into various scientific fields, including geography, geology, and ecology, to describe processes and features associated with flowing water. The concept of fluvial systems is vital in understanding sediment transport and deposition, as well as the ecological significance of river habitats.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,706, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.