tornadic

tor·na·do

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tawr-ney-doh]
- /tɔrˈneɪ doʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tawr-ney-doh]
- /tɔrˈneɪ doʊ/

Definitions of tornadic word

noun plural tornadic a localized, violently destructive windstorm occurring over land, especially in the Middle West, and characterized by a long, funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground and made visible by condensation and debris. Compare waterspout (def 3). 1
noun plural tornadic a violent squall or whirlwind of small extent, as one of those occurring during the summer on the west coast of Africa. 1
noun plural tornadic a violent outburst, as of emotion or activity. 1
noun plural tornadic (initial capital letter) Military. a supersonic, two-seat, multipurpose military aircraft produced jointly by West Germany, Britain, and Italy and capable of flying in darkness and bad weather. 1

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Origin of tornadic

First appearance:

before 1550

One of the 31% oldest English words

1550-60; apparently by metathesis < Spanish tronada thunderstorm, noun use of feminine of tronado, past participle of tronar < Latin tonāre to thunder; replacing 16th-century ternado, with unexplained e

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Parts of speech for Tornadic

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tornadic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 54% 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.

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