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tidal

/ˈtaɪd(ə)l/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to the rise and fall of tides.

  • A tidal wave is a large sea wave caused by a displacement of a large volume of water.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with tidal
jade , ade , cade , fade , grade , mead , read , shade , traverse , wave
Variants
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tidal , tidally , tidal wave , tidal waves , tidal pool , tide pool , tide pools
Etymology
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Old English tide 'time, tide, period, season; flood, flow; time of high tide; tide of the sea, sea; current; popularly, a flood; a tide of feeling; a period, a season; a turn of events; a fashion'. Related to tide 'flow'.


Trivia
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  1. The highest tidal range in the world is found in the Bay of Fundy in Canada.

  2. The term 'tidal' comes from the Old English word 'tide', which means 'time' or 'period'.

  3. Tidal waves can cause significant damage to coastal areas and infrastructure when they make landfall.


Related Concepts
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  1. seawater: Tidal water is a mixture of freshwater and seawater found in estuaries and coastal areas where rivers meet the sea.

  2. tidal bore: A tidal bore is a large wave caused by the rising tide that travels up a river or estuary.


Culture
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In literature, the term 'tidal' is often used metaphorically to describe a wave of emotion or change. In art, tidal themes include the power and beauty of the sea and the ebb and flow of life. In music, 'tidal' can refer to a rhythmic or melodic pattern that rises and falls like the tides.

How to Memorize "tidal"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine the ocean's tide coming in and going out. Visualize the waves crashing against the shore and the water receding, leaving behind wet sand.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'tidal' with the ocean, the tides, and the ebb and flow of water.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Tides In Dynamic And Large Ebbs' to help remember the meaning of 'tidal'.


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