Pluvial

Pronunciation: /ˈpluviəl/

Definitions of pluvial

adjective relating to or characterized by rainfall; rainy

Example Sentences

A1 The pluvial weather made the plants grow.

A2 I enjoy walking in the pluvial rain.

B1 The pluvial climate in this region is perfect for agriculture.

B2 The pluvial season brings much-needed relief to the drought-stricken area.

C1 The pluvial conditions have led to flooding in low-lying areas.

C2 The pluvial patterns in this region are unpredictable and can cause havoc.

Examples of pluvial in a Sentence

formal The pluvial climate of the region results in frequent rainfall throughout the year.

informal I love the pluvial weather because it makes everything so green and lush.

slang Let's stay indoors today, it looks like a pluvial day out there.

figurative Her tears fell like pluvial rain, washing away all her pain and sorrow.

Grammatical Forms of pluvial

• past tense: pluvialed
• plural: pluvials
• comparative: more pluvial
• superlative: most pluvial
• present tense: pluvials
• future tense: will pluvial
• perfect tense: have pluvial
• continuous tense: is pluvialing
• singular: pluvial
• positive degree: pluvial
• infinitive: to pluvial
• gerund: pluvialing
• participle: pluvialed

Origin and Evolution of pluvial

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'pluvial' originates from the Latin word 'pluvialis', which is derived from 'pluvia' meaning 'rain'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something related to or caused by rain, the word 'pluvial' has evolved to also refer to geological periods characterized by increased precipitation and the resulting effects on the environment.