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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesinondation
Pronunciation / Transliteration: inondation
"L'inondation a causé des dégâts considérables."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The act of flooding or being flooded; an overwhelming abundance.
"The inundation of the river caused significant damage to the nearby towns." - 2
A large amount of something, often used in a figurative sense.
"The inundation of emails made it difficult to respond promptly."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'inundation' originates from the Latin 'inundatio', which means 'a flooding'. It evolved through Middle French 'inondation' before entering English in the late 14th century, retaining its meaning related to overflowing or flooding.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Inundation" is said worldwide
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inondation
Transliteration: inondation
"L'inondation a causé des dégâts considérables."
Überschwemmung
Transliteration: Überschwemmung
"Die Überschwemmung hat viele Häuser beschädigt."
inondazione
Transliteration: inondazione
"L'inondazione ha colpito la città."
inundación
Transliteration: inundación
"La inundación causó daños en la región."
inundação
Transliteration: inundação
"A inundação afetou muitas famílias."
बाढ़
Transliteration: bāḍh
"बाढ़ ने गांव को प्रभावित किया।"
洪水
Transliteration: hóngshuǐ
"洪水造成了严重的损失。"
홍수
Transliteration: hongsu
"홍수가 마을을 덮쳤다."
洪水
Transliteration: こうずい
"洪水が町を襲った。"
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