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- [dih-loo-vee-uh m]
- /dɪˈlu vi əm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-loo-vee-uh m]
- /dɪˈlu vi əm/
Definition of diluvion word
- noun plural diluvion a coarse surficial deposit formerly attributed to a general deluge but now regarded as glacial drift. 1
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Origin of diluvion
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
1810-20; < Latin dīluvium flood; see deluge
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Parts of speech for Diluvion
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
diluvion popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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