Tidally: meaning, definitions and examples

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tidally

 

[ ˈtaɪdəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

ocean movement

The term 'tidally' refers to actions or phenomena that are influenced by tides. Tides are the regular rising and falling of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces exerted by the moon and the sun, along with the rotation of the Earth. When something happens tidally, it specifically indicates a connection to these cyclical movements. For example, certain marine activities or environmental changes can occur in response to tidally-influenced water levels. Such occurrences are crucial for navigation, marine biology, and coastal management.

Synonyms

marine, tidal, tide-influenced.

Examples of usage

  • The shore shifts tidally.
  • Fish migrate tidally.
  • The estuary changes tidally.

Translations

Translations of the word "tidally" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tidalmente

🇮🇳 ज्वारीय रूप से

🇩🇪 gezeitenbedingt

🇮🇩 berbasis pasang surut

🇺🇦 приливно

🇵🇱 pływowo

🇯🇵 潮汐的に (ちょうせきてきに)

🇫🇷 de façon marémotrice

🇪🇸 de forma tidal

🇹🇷 gelgitli olarak

🇰🇷 조수에 따라

🇸🇦 بشكل مد وجزر

🇨🇿 přílivově

🇸🇰 prílivovo

🇨🇳 潮汐地

🇸🇮 plimovsko

🇮🇸 flóðar

🇰🇿 тасымалдық

🇬🇪 მდინარეების მიხედვით

🇦🇿 dalğalı şəkildə

🇲🇽 de manera tidal

Etymology

The word 'tidally' comes from the adjective 'tidal,' which is derived from 'tide.' The origin of 'tide' can be traced back to Old English 'tīd,' which meant time or season. This is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, signifying the connection of time with the cyclical nature of tides. The suffix '-ly' converts 'tidal' into an adverb, indicating the manner in which something occurs. The concept of tides has been significant throughout history, especially for communities reliant on fishing and trade along coastlines, emphasizing the importance of understanding tidal patterns. Through the study of tides, ancient cultures developed calendars and navigation techniques that remain relevant today.