waterlogged

Meanings

• Adjective

  Saturated with water to the point of being heavy or unstable.

  - "The wooden dock was waterlogged and required extensive repairs."
  - "The swampy area was waterlogged, making it difficult to traverse."

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Synonyms

drenched , saturated , sodden

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with waterlogged
logjam , slogged , bogged , fogged

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Variants

List of all variants of waterlogged that leads to same result
waterlogged , waterlog , waterlogging , waterlogs

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old English word 'wæterlōcig', meaning 'soaked in water'.

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Trivia

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1. Waterlogged wood is often used in the construction of traditional Japanese buildings.

2. The term 'waterlogged' is also used figuratively to describe someone who is emotionally overwhelmed or burdened.

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Related Concepts

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1. flooding: Waterlogged is a result of excessive water accumulation, making it closely related to flooding.

2. water damage: Waterlogged refers to materials or structures that have absorbed an excessive amount of water, which can lead to water damage.

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Culture

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In literature, waterlogged is often used to describe a setting or environment that is submerged in water, such as a sunken ship or a flooded village. In art, waterlogged wood or other materials are used to create textures and visual effects.

How to Memorize "waterlogged"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a heavy, water-soaked log or a wooden structure that has absorbed too much water and is now unstable.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'waterlogged' with heavy, water-soaked materials or structures.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Water-Logged = Water-Heavy, Over-Saturated, Logged-In' to remember the definition.

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