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- [dih-loo-vee-uh l]
- /dɪˈlu vi əl/
- /dɪlˈuːviən/
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- [dih-loo-vee-uh l]
- /dɪˈlu vi əl/
Definitions of diluvian word
- adjective diluvian pertaining to or caused by a flood or deluge. 1
- adjective diluvian Geology Now Rare. pertaining to or consisting of diluvium. 1
- noun diluvian Pertaining to a deluge, or flood; diluvial. 1
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Origin of diluvian
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; < Late Latin dīluviālis, equivalent to dīluvi(um) flood (see deluge) + -ālis -al1
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Parts of speech for Diluvian
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
diluvian popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
diluvian usage trend in Literature
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