torrential

Meanings

• adjective

  A torrential rainfall is extremely heavy and prolonged.

  - "The torrential rain flooded the streets."
  - "During the monsoon season, the torrential rains can last for hours."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

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thunderial , conditional , histrionical

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Variants

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torrential , torrentially

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'torrent-', meaning 'a rushing stream' or 'a flood'.

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Trivia

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1. The world's heaviest recorded rainfall in a single day was in Cherrapunji, India, where 1,170 millimeters (46 inches) of rain fell in 24 hours in 1995.

2. Torrential rain can also refer to a heavy flow of water in a river or a stream, especially during the rainy season.

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Related Concepts

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1. monsoon: A seasonal, often heavy rainfall, usually lasting for several months in a row.

2. downpour: A very heavy rainfall, often accompanied by thunder and lightning.

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Culture

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Torrential rain is often depicted in literature and art as a symbol of nature's power and intensity. In music, it can be used as a metaphor for intense emotions.

How to Memorize "torrential"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a heavy rainstorm that lasts for hours, with water pouring down from the sky in torrents.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'torrential' with the image of a flooded street or a waterfall.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym TORRENTIAL to remember the meaning: Torrential = 'Torrents Of Rainfall, Never Ending, Torrentially Intense And Lasting'.

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