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Hummocky: meaning, definitions and examples

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hummocky

 

[ ˈhʌməki ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

landform description

Hummocky refers to a terrain characterized by small hills or mounds, often creating a rolling landscape. The word is often used in geographical and environmental contexts to describe areas where the ground is not flat but has slight elevations and depressions. This type of terrain can affect drainage patterns, wildlife habitats, and agricultural practices. Hummocky landscapes are often found in certain types of wetlands or glacial areas.

Synonyms

hillocky, moundy, undulating

Examples of usage

  • The hummocky terrain made it difficult to navigate.
  • Hiking through the hummocky landscape was an adventure.
  • The property was known for its beautiful hummocky scenery.
  • Farmers found the hummocky land challenging for planting.

Translations

Translations of the word "hummocky" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ondulado

🇮🇳 टिला जैसा

🇩🇪 buckelig

🇮🇩 bergunduk

🇺🇦 горбистий

🇵🇱 pagórkowaty

🇯🇵 小丘のある

🇫🇷 bosselé

🇪🇸 ondulado

🇹🇷 tümsekli

🇰🇷 언덕이 있는

🇸🇦 متموج

🇨🇿 hrbolatý

🇸🇰 hrboľatý

🇨🇳 丘陵状的

🇸🇮 valovit

🇮🇸 hryggótt

🇰🇿 көлбеу

🇬🇪 ბორცვიანი

🇦🇿 təpəlik

🇲🇽 ondulado

Word origin

The term 'hummocky' originates from the word 'hummock', which itself comes from Middle English 'homok', meaning a little hill or mound. This word likely has roots in Old Norse 'humgr', referring to a knoll or a small hill. The concept of 'hummock' is tied to geographic features that are not entirely flat, emphasizing the unevenness of the landscape. Over time, 'hummocky' evolved as an adjective used primarily in descriptions of physical geography and ecology. It has been used in literature and scientific texts to convey the idea of kinks and variations in landforms, especially in wetland and glacial contexts. As environmental studies developed, the word gained more prominence in discussions about topography and habitat diversity.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,536 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.