ClimateAugust 3, 2026
inundation
in-un-DAY-shun
Definition
An overwhelming abundance of something, specifically in this context, the flooding of land by water.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'inundatio,' meaning to overflow or flood, which comes from the root 'undare' (to flow like a wave) and 'unda' (a wave).
In the news
The word is used to caution citizens about the risk of floods and inundations caused by sudden heavy thunderstorms. It serves to emphasize the danger of water overflowing its normal boundaries.
Meteorology has issued an alert: thunderstorms and storms are expected in many provinces, including Istanbul.
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