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Monsoonal: meaning, definitions and examples

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monsoonal

 

[ ˌmɒnˈsoʊnəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

weather phenomenon

Monsoonal refers to the climate or weather patterns associated with monsoons. Monsoons are seasonal prevailing winds that bring significant changes in precipitation and temperature, especially in South Asia. The term is often used to describe the rainy season that occurs as a result of these wind patterns. Areas affected by monsoonal weather typically experience heavy rains, which play a crucial role in agriculture and water supply. Understanding monsoonal patterns is vital for predicting weather and managing resources in affected regions.

Synonyms

climatic, seasonal, tropical

Examples of usage

  • The monsoonal rains transformed the dry landscape into lush greenery.
  • Farmers rely on monsoonal seasons for their crops.
  • Monsoonal winds greatly influence the climate of Southeast Asia.

Translations

Translations of the word "monsoonal" in other languages:

🇵🇹 monçônico

🇮🇳 मानसून संबंधी

🇩🇪 monsunal

🇮🇩 musiman

🇺🇦 мусонний

🇵🇱 monsunowy

🇯🇵 モンスーンの

🇫🇷 monsonal

🇪🇸 monzónico

🇹🇷 muson

🇰🇷 몬순의

🇸🇦 الموسمية

🇨🇿 monzunový

🇸🇰 monzúnový

🇨🇳 季风的

🇸🇮 monsunski

🇮🇸 monsún

🇰🇿 муссондық

🇬🇪 მონზონური

🇦🇿 monsun

🇲🇽 monzónico

Etymology

The word 'monsoonal' derives from 'monsoon', which comes from the Arabic word 'mausim' meaning 'season'. This term entered European languages through Portuguese and Dutch traders in the 16th century, who used it to describe the seasonal winds that were critical for navigation in the Indian Ocean. The concept of the monsoon is significant in various cultures, particularly in South Asia where these seasonal changes have a profound impact on agriculture, water supply, and livelihoods. Over time, the understanding of monsoon as a broader climatic phenomenon has expanded, and now encompasses the associated weather patterns like heavy rainfall, high humidity, and temperature shifts. Thus, 'monsoonal' describes more than just the winds; it encapsulates the environmental conditions influenced by these seasonal changes.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,615, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.