aqueduct

Meanings

• noun

  A large water conduit or aqueduct, typically one transporting water for a long distance.

  - "The Roman aqueducts were impressive engineering feats."
  - "The city relied on an aqueduct to supply its water needs."
  - "The aqueduct brought water from the mountains to the desert town."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈæk.wəˌdʌkt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with aqueduct
duct , perseverance , construct , dispute , repute

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Variants

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aqueduct , aqueducts , California Aqueduct

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Etymology

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From Latin aqua 'water' + ductus 'led, conducted'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest known aqueduct is the 550-mile-long (885 km) Qanat-e-Robat aqueduct in Iran.

2. The Roman aqueduct in Segovia, Spain, is a popular tourist attraction.

3. The word 'aqueduct' comes from the Latin words for 'water' and 'led'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Roman aqueduct: Aqueducts were a key feature of Roman engineering, and many still exist today.

2. Aqueduct system: An aqueduct system includes the aqueduct itself, as well as reservoirs, cisterns, and other structures used to store and distribute water.

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Culture

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Aqueducts have played a significant role in history, particularly in ancient civilizations such as the Romans and the Greeks. They were used to transport water from distant sources to cities and towns, allowing for the growth and prosperity of these civilizations. Aqueducts have also been featured in literature, such as in the works of Virgil and Horace, and in art, such as in the paintings of Canaletto and Claude Lorraine.

How to Memorize "aqueduct"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the word 'aqueduct', imagine a large, ancient structure transporting water from a distant source to a city or town.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'aqueduct' with the idea of water being transported over long distances.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Aqua-duck' to help remember the word 'aqueduct'.

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