Pronunciation: /mɑnˈsuːnl/

Definitions of monsoonal

adjective relating to or characteristic of a monsoon

Example Sentences

A1 The monsoonal rains brought relief to the drought-stricken region.

A2 The farmers were grateful for the monsoonal showers that helped their crops grow.

B1 The monsoonal climate in Southeast Asia can be unpredictable, with heavy rainfall during certain months.

B2 The monsoonal winds can cause havoc for sailors navigating the open seas.

C1 The monsoonal pattern of weather in India has a significant impact on the economy and agriculture.

C2 Scientists are studying the monsoonal cycles to better understand climate patterns and predict future weather events.

Examples of monsoonal in a Sentence

formal The region experiences heavy rainfall during the monsoonal season.

informal We always get caught in the monsoonal downpours when we forget our umbrellas.

slang I heard the monsoonal weather is going to be a real doozy this year.

figurative The monsoonal flow of customers into the store during the sale was overwhelming.

Grammatical Forms of monsoonal

past tense

monsooned

plural

monsoonals

comparative

more monsoonal

superlative

most monsoonal

present tense

monsoons

future tense

will monsoon

perfect tense

have monsooned

continuous tense

is monsooning

singular

monsoonal

positive degree

monsoonal

infinitive

to monsoon

gerund

monsooning

participle

monsooned

Origin and Evolution of monsoonal

First Known Use: 1584 year
Language of Origin: Arabic
Story behind the word: The word 'monsoonal' originates from the Arabic word 'mausim', meaning season.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the seasonal wind patterns in South and Southeast Asia, the term 'monsoonal' has evolved to encompass any seasonal wind pattern that brings heavy rainfall.