Definition

Describing something that is flowing back or receding, often used in the context of water or tides.

Example

The refluent tide revealed the hidden rocks along the shore.

Conversation

Have you noticed how the river seems so refluent after the rain?

Yeah, it does look like it's flowing back to where it used to be.

It's interesting how nature can change so quickly, right?

Definitely! It makes you appreciate the ebb and flow of the seasons.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Refluent is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "fluere" (meaning to flow). The word describes something that flows back or again, often referring to tides or currents that return.

Memory Tip

Think of something that flows 'again' ('re-') — that's why refluent means flowing back.

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