ClimateSeptember 7, 2026
sinuosity
sin-yoo-OSS-ih-tee
Definition
The quality or state of being winding, curvy, or having many bends and turns.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'sinuositas,' meaning 'a bending' or 'a curve,' which comes from the root 'sinus,' meaning a curve or fold.
In the news
In the context of the article, restoration teams restored the sinuosity of Fish Creek to help slow water flow and allow sediment to settle naturally.
In 1996, Idaho listed Fish Creek for sediment after erosion damaged aquatic habitat. 22 years later, resto
Read the full article ↗The Economic Times