Riverine: meaning, definitions and examples
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riverine
[ หrษชvษหriหn ]
relating to rivers
The term 'riverine' refers to anything that is of or relating to a river. It is often used to describe environments, ecosystems, or water bodies that are located alongside rivers or that are influenced by riverine systems.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The riverine habitat supports diverse wildlife.
- They conducted a riverine study to understand the ecosystem.
- Riverine transport is important for local economies.
Translations
Translations of the word "riverine" in other languages:
๐ต๐น fluvial
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคฆเฅ เคธเฅ เคธเคเคฌเคเคงเคฟเคค
๐ฉ๐ช flussartig
๐ฎ๐ฉ sungai
๐บ๐ฆ ัััะบะพะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ rzeczny
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฒณๅทใฎ
๐ซ๐ท fluvial
๐ช๐ธ fluvial
๐น๐ท nehirsel
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ ลรญฤnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ rieฤny
๐จ๐ณ ๆฒณๆต็
๐ธ๐ฎ reฤni
๐ฎ๐ธ รกveitu
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำฉะทะตะฝะดัะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รงaylฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ fluvial
Etymology
The word 'riverine' is derived from the Latin word 'rivus,' meaning 'stream' or 'brook.' It entered into English usage in the early 19th century as a way to describe environments or attributes closely associated with rivers. The adoption of 'riverine' reflects the significance of rivers in various ecosystems and human activities. The history of riverine environments is deeply interlinked with human civilization, as rivers have been vital for transportation, agriculture, and settlement. Over time, the term has gained prominence in environmental science and ecology to describe habitats, biological communities, and phenomena specifically tied to river systems.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #24,790, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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