Definition

A sudden movement of a large amount of earth or rock down a slope, often caused by heavy rain or earthquakes.

Example

The heavy rain caused a landslip that blocked the road.

Conversation

Did you hear about the recent landslip near the town?

Yeah, it caused quite a bit of damage, didn’t it?

I saw some photos online; it looked really scary.

I know! I hope everyone is okay after that.

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Root Explanation

Landslip is formed from "land" (from Old English "land", meaning ground or soil) and "slip" (from Old English "slipan", meaning to slide or glide). The word describes the sliding or falling of land, typically in the form of soil or rock, down a slope.

Memory Tip

Think of 'land' as the ground and 'slip' as sliding — together, they describe the ground sliding down a slope.

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