FLOODING Meaning and
Definition
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Flooding is a natural disaster characterized by the overflow of large amounts of water onto typically dry land. It is an event that occurs when a body of water, such as a river, lake, or ocean, exceeds its capacity to contain the water within its banks. This excess of water spreads indiscriminately across the surrounding area, causing widespread devastation and disruption.
Flooding can be triggered by various factors, including heavy rainfall, melting snow, or dam failure. The immense volume of water overwhelms the regular drainage systems, leading to the submergence of roads, buildings, and agricultural fields. The severity and extent of flooding vary, ranging from localized flash floods to regional or even global catastrophes. Furthermore, flooding can occur gradually or suddenly, with flash floods being particularly dangerous due to their rapid onset.
The consequences of flooding are diverse and far-reaching. They include loss of life, displacement of populations, destruction of infrastructure, contamination of water sources, and disruption of essential services. Flooding has long-lasting effects on affected communities, impacting their physical, economic, and social well-being. Recovery from flooding often requires extensive efforts and resources, including rescue operations, evacuation, cleanup, and the rebuilding of damaged areas.
Numerous measures can be taken to mitigate the effects of flooding, including the construction of dams, levees, and floodplains, as well as improved urban planning and early warning systems. These measures aim to manage water flow, divert excess water, and provide timely alerts to vulnerable populations. Despite these preventive efforts, flooding remains an ongoing global challenge, requiring continuous adaptation and resilience in the face of a changing climate and increasing human activities.
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1. Bleeding profusely from the uterus, especially after childbirth or in severe cases of menorrhagia. 2. A profuse uterine hemorrhage.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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• An extraordinary uterine flow of blood.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of FLOODING
The word "flooding" has its origins in the Old English word "flod", which means "a flowing of water; flood; river; sea". It can be traced back even further to the Proto-Germanic word "floduz". The term "flood", referring to an overflow of water, has been used in various forms across many Germanic languages. The suffix "-ing" is derived from Old English "-ing", which was used to create nouns indicating action, process, or result. So, "flooding" essentially denotes the action or result of a flood or the act of water overflowing.
Similar spelling words for FLOODING
- valeting,
- Feilding,
- in-folding,
- de-faulting,
- pole-vaulting,
- wet-folding,
- air-floating,
- Flocking,
- loading,
- Vaulting-shaft,
- Floating-battery,
- back-folding,
- flooring,
- Filleting,
- vaulting,
- flowing,
- fliting,
- Faulting,
- floating-moss,
- fleeting,
- Flopping,
- block-faulting,
- fording,
- ex-foliating,
- un-folding,
- flood in,
- folding@home,
- Fielding,
- looting,
- fluting,
- Flytting,
- Floating-light,
- flighting,
- Foliating,
- Cross-vaulting,
- mis-fielding,
- Flitting,
- folding-chair,
- Flouring,
- floating,
- flodden,
- flirting,
- Violating,
- Folding-screen,
- clouding,
- filiating,
- Folding-doors,
- fileting,
- valuating,
- anti-flooding,
- Folding-machine,
- folding-door,
- floating-point,
- Falding,
- footing,
- folding-money,
- FldEng,
- fueltank,
- faulding,
- Fooling,
- folding,
- flossing,
- Folding-stool,
- de-valuating,
- Folding-net,
- Flating,
- flyting,
- FltEng,
- stereom-folding,
- high-faluting,
- plodding,
- free-floating,
- folding-seat,
- Folding-joints,
- Flouting,
- Felting,
- Floating-pier,
- inter-folding,
- fellating,
- philadanco,
- Flatting,
- Floating-meadows,
- folding-table,
- semi-floating,
- filledding.
Conjugate verb Flooding
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FUTURE
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FUTURE PERFECT
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PAST
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PAST PERFECT
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PRESENT
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flood
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floods
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PRESENT PERFECT
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