Definition

Related to the regular rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun.

Example

The tidal waves can significantly affect coastal areas during storms.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a tidal pool at the beach?

Yeah, they are so cool! You can find all sorts of sea creatures.

I love how the water changes with the tides in those pools.

Right? It’s like a little ecosystem that comes and goes with the tidal flow.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Tidal** → It is formed from "tide" (from Old English *tid*, meaning time or season) and the suffix "-al" (meaning relating to). The word "tidal" refers to something that is related to or influenced by the tides, which are periodic changes in the water level of oceans and seas.

Memory Tip

Think of 'tide' as a reference to the changing times of the sea, and remember that 'tidal' means relating to those changes.

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