Rivulet

Pronunciation: /ˈrɪv.jʊ.lɪt/

Definitions of rivulet

noun a small stream or brook

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a small rivulet flowing through the meadow.

A2 The children played in the shallow rivulet on a hot summer day.

B1 The hikers followed the rivulet as it wound its way through the forest.

B2 The rivulet carved a path through the rocky terrain, creating a beautiful natural landscape.

C1 The scientist studied the ecosystem surrounding the rivulet to understand its impact on the environment.

C2 The poet described the rivulet in vivid detail, capturing its essence in words.

Examples of rivulet in a Sentence

formal The rivulet flowed gently through the meadow, reflecting the sunlight as it went.

informal We found a cool spot by the rivulet to relax and enjoy the scenery.

slang Let's go chill by the rivulet and have a picnic.

figurative Her tears fell like a rivulet, tracing a path down her cheeks.

Grammatical Forms of rivulet

• past tense: rivuleted
• plural: rivulets
• comparative: more rivulet
• superlative: most rivulet
• present tense: rivulets
• future tense: will rivulet
• perfect tense: have rivuleted
• continuous tense: is rivuleting
• singular: rivulet
• positive degree: rivulet
• infinitive: to rivulet
• gerund: rivuleting
• participle: rivuleting

Origin and Evolution of rivulet

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'rivulet' originated from the Latin word 'rivulus', which means a small stream.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'rivulet' has retained its original meaning of a small stream or brook, and is commonly used in English literature to describe a small, flowing body of water.