Pluvial: meaning, definitions and examples

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pluvial

 

[ หˆpluหviษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

weather condition

Pluvial refers to or is characterized by rainfall. It is often used in geological or environmental contexts to describe periods of significant rainfall or wet conditions, especially in relation to historical climate changes.

Synonyms

moist, rainy, wet

Examples of usage

  • The region experienced pluvial conditions during the last ice age.
  • Pluvial events led to increased water levels in ancient lakes.
  • Scientists study pluvial periods to understand climate variability.

Translations

Translations of the word "pluvial" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pluvial

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅƒเคทเฅเคŸเคฟ เคธเค‚เคฌเค‚เคงเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช nass

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pluvial

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพั‰ะพะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ deszczowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้™้›จใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pluvial

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pluvial

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yaฤŸฤฑลŸlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ•์šฐ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุทุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ deลกลฅovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dรกลพฤovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้™้›จ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ deลพevni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rignรญ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐาฃะฑั‹ั€ะปั‹

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

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yaฤŸฤฑลŸlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pluvial

Etymology

The term 'pluvial' is derived from the Latin word 'pluvialis', which comes from 'pluvia', meaning 'rain'. The use of 'pluvial' in English began in the late 19th century as a way to specifically describe phenomena related to heavy rainfall, particularly in scientific contexts such as geology and climatology. Over time, the word has been adopted in discussions about climate patterns and environmental science, reflecting changes in precipitation and its impact on landscapes and ecosystems. The related terms 'pluvial period' or 'pluvial climate' are often used to denote historical epochs marked by increased rainfall, significantly influencing flora, fauna, and human habitation. Its use in scholarly articles and research continues to grow with the rising interest in climate studies.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,766, 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.