pluvial
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈpluːviəl/
KK: /ˈpluːviəl/
adjective
Definition
Relating to or characterized by a lot of rain; often used to describe periods or conditions with heavy rainfall.
Example
The region experienced a pluvial season, leading to lush vegetation and full rivers.
Conversation
Did you notice how pluvial it was last week?
Yeah, it rained almost every day!
I love how everything turns so green during those pluvial periods.
Absolutely! It's like nature gets a fresh start.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
rainy
wet
showery
Antonyms
arid
dry
droughty
noun
Definition
A long time during which there is a lot of rain, often referring to a specific geological period.
Example
The pluvial period contributed to the formation of many lakes and rivers.
Conversation
Did you know that there was a pluvial period a long time ago?
Yeah, I read about that in my geology class!
It's fascinating how the climate can change so dramatically over time.
Root Explanation
Pluvial → It is formed from "pluvia" (meaning rain) in Latin. The word "pluvial" refers to something related to or characterized by rain.
Memory Tip
Think of the Latin word for rain, 'pluvia', to remember that 'pluvial' relates to rain.
Visually Confused Words
fluvial
eluvial
paludial
illuvial
diluvial
alluvial