Erosion

Pronunciation: /ɪˈroʊʒən/

Definitions of erosion

noun the process of eroding or being eroded by wind, water, or other natural agents

Example Sentences

A1 Erosion is the gradual wearing away of rock and soil.

A2 The erosion caused by the river has changed the landscape over time.

B1 Farmers need to take measures to prevent soil erosion on their land.

B2 Coastal erosion is a major concern for communities living near the ocean.

C1 The scientists studied the effects of erosion on the ecosystem in great detail.

C2 The construction of the dam has led to increased erosion downstream.

Examples of erosion in a Sentence

formal The coastal erosion is a serious issue that requires immediate attention.

informal The erosion of the beach is getting worse every year.

slang Man, that erosion is eating away at the shoreline like crazy.

figurative The erosion of trust between them was evident in their strained conversations.

Grammatical Forms of erosion

• plural: erosions
• comparative: more erosion
• superlative: most erosion
• present tense: erode
• future tense: will erode
• perfect tense: has eroded
• continuous tense: is eroding
• singular: erosion
• positive degree: erosive
• infinitive: to erode
• gerund: eroding
• participle: eroded

Origin and Evolution of erosion

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'erosion' originated from the Latin word 'erosio', which comes from the verb 'erodere' meaning 'to gnaw away'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a geological context to describe the gradual wearing away of rocks and soil by natural forces, the term 'erosion' has since been extended to describe the gradual deterioration or loss of something over time in a broader sense.