deluging

Meanings

• adjective, verb

  A state or condition of being deluged, which means being overwhelmed or inundated, often with water.

  - "The city was deluged with heavy rain."
  - "The river was deluged with debris after the storm."
  - "The population was deluged with advertisements."

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Variants

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deluge , deluged , deluges , deluging

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'deluger' meaning 'to wash down', derived from 'de-' meaning 'off' and 'louger' meaning 'to wash'.

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Trivia

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1. Deluging is the opposite of 'drought'.

2. The term 'deluge' is also used in geology to describe a large deposit of sediment left behind by a flood.

3. The term 'deluge' has been used metaphorically in various forms of media, including music and film, to describe an overwhelming experience or emotion.

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Related Concepts

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1. flood: Deluging is a type of flood, characterized by an overwhelming amount of water or other substance.

2. inundation: Deluging refers to the process of being inundated, which means being covered or surrounded by a large amount of water or other substance.

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Culture

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Deluging has been used metaphorically in literature and poetry to describe a sudden and overwhelming flood of emotions or experiences. In art, deluging can be depicted as a powerful and destructive force, symbolizing the consequences of nature's wrath.

How to Memorize "deluging"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a city being deluged with rain, visualize the streets turning into rivers and the buildings being submerged.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'deluge' with 'flood' or 'inundation' to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Deluge is a flood that deluges' to help remember the meaning.

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