Tornadic: meaning, definitions and examples
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tornadic
[ tɔːrˈnædɪk ]
weather phenomenon
Tornadic refers to anything related to or characterized by tornadoes. It describes the conditions or phenomena that are associated with the formation or occurrence of tornadoes, such as strong winds and severe thunderstorms.
Synonyms
cyclonic, tornado-related, whirlwind.
Examples of usage
- The tornadic activity in the area caused widespread damage.
- Meteorologists warned of tornadic conditions developing later in the day.
- The tornadic winds uprooted trees and damaged homes.
- She captured images of the tornadic cloud formation.
- Tornadic storms can lead to devastating destruction.
Translations
Translations of the word "tornadic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tornádico
🇮🇳 टॉर्नैडिक
🇩🇪 tornadisch
🇮🇩 tornadik
🇺🇦 торнадичний
🇵🇱 tornadowy
🇯🇵 トルネードの
🇫🇷 tornadique
🇪🇸 tornádico
🇹🇷 tornadik
🇰🇷 토네이도의
🇸🇦 إعصاري
🇨🇿 tornádový
🇸🇰 tornádový
🇨🇳 龙卷风的
🇸🇮 tornado
🇮🇸 hvirfil
🇰🇿 торнадо
🇬🇪 ტორნადული
🇦🇿 tornado
🇲🇽 tornádico
Etymology
The term 'tornadic' derives from the word 'tornado', which originates from the Spanish words 'tronada' meaning 'thunderstorm' and 'tornar' meaning 'to turn'. The incorporation of '-ic' is a standard English formation that creates adjectives referential to the noun, thus 'tornadic' would indicate 'pertaining to tornadoes'. Tornadoes themselves have been recognized since the early i18th century, but the term 'tornadic' gained traction within meteorological circles particularly in the latter half of the 20th century as severe weather research became more prominent and understanding of storm systems deepened. The study of tornadoes encompasses a wide range of phenomena, including their formation, development, and the environmental conditions that lead to their occurrence, underscoring the significance of 'tornadic' as an essential descriptor in meteorology.