Terrain

Pronunciation: /təˈreɪn/

Definitions of terrain

noun a stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features

Example Sentences

A1 The terrain was flat and easy to walk on.

A2 We had to navigate through rough terrain to reach the summit.

B1 The hikers struggled to traverse the rugged terrain of the mountains.

B2 The terrain varied from rocky cliffs to lush valleys on the hiking trail.

C1 The geologist studied the unique terrain formations in the region.

C2 The military conducted training exercises in diverse terrains to prepare for different scenarios.

Examples of terrain in a Sentence

formal The expedition team faced challenging terrain as they hiked through the mountains.

informal We had to drive carefully because the terrain was really rough.

slang This new off-road vehicle can handle any type of terrain you throw at it.

figurative Navigating the political terrain in the office can be tricky.

Grammatical Forms of terrain

• past tense: terrained
• plural: terrains
• comparative: more terrain
• superlative: most terrain
• present tense: terrain
• future tense: will terrain
• perfect tense: have terrained
• continuous tense: is terraining
• singular: terrain
• positive degree: terrain
• infinitive: to terrain
• gerund: terraining
• participle: terrained

Origin and Evolution of terrain

First Known Use: 1700 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'terrain' originated from the French word 'terrain' which means 'ground, land'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a stretch of land or ground, the word 'terrain' has evolved to encompass a broader meaning of the physical features of a piece of land, including its topography, vegetation, and other characteristics.