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fluvial

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˈfluːviəl/

KK: /ˈfluːviəl/

adjective
Definition

Related to or found in rivers and streams, often describing things that are formed or influenced by the flow of water.


Example

The fluvial landscape was shaped by centuries of river erosion.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever seen a fluvial landscape before?
Sloth B
Yeah, I went hiking near a river last summer; it was beautiful.
Sloth A
I love how fluvial areas are so vibrant and full of life.
Sloth B
Absolutely! The scenery by the water is always refreshing.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
riverine
aquatic
streaming
Antonyms
terrestrial
dry
arid
Root Explanation

Fluvial → It is formed from "fluvius" (meaning river) in Latin. The word "fluvial" pertains to or is produced by rivers.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for river, 'fluvius', to remember that 'fluvial' relates to rivers.

Visually Confused Words
unfluvial
effluvial
pluvial
fluidal
fluavil
eluvial
subfluvial
illuvial
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