Tidal

Pronunciation: /ˈtaɪdəl/

Definitions of tidal

adjective characterized by or having tides

Example Sentences

A1 The tidal wave was very powerful.

A2 The tidal patterns affect the marine life in this area.

B1 The tidal energy project aims to harness the power of the ocean.

B2 The tidal range in this region is quite significant.

C1 The tidal forces play a crucial role in shaping the coastline.

C2 The tidal currents can be dangerous for inexperienced sailors.

Examples of tidal in a Sentence

formal The tidal movements are influenced by the gravitational pull of the moon.

informal Let's go check out the tidal pools at the beach today!

slang I love watching the waves during high tide, it's so tidal!

figurative The tidal wave of emotions overwhelmed her as she heard the news.

Grammatical Forms of tidal

• past tense: tided
• plural: tidals
• comparative: more tidal
• superlative: most tidal
• present tense: tide
• future tense: will tide
• perfect tense: has tided
• continuous tense: is tiding
• singular: tidal
• positive degree: tidal
• infinitive: tide
• gerund: tiding
• participle: tiding

Origin and Evolution of tidal

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'tidal' originated from the Middle English word 'tide', which came from the Old English word 'tīd'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the ebb and flow of the sea, the word 'tidal' has evolved to also refer to any phenomenon related to tides or influenced by them, such as tidal waves or tidal currents.