inundation
|in-un-da-tion|
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/ˌɪnʌnˈdeɪʃən/
overwhelming flood
Etymology
Etymology Information
'inundation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'inundatio,' where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'unda' meant 'wave.'
Historical Evolution
'inundatio' transformed into the Old French word 'inundacion,' and eventually became the modern English word 'inundation' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a wave or flood,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an overwhelming abundance or flood.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an overwhelming abundance of people or things.
The city faced an inundation of tourists during the festival.
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Noun 2
the act of flooding; a flood.
The inundation caused by the heavy rains damaged many homes.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41