The correct spelling of the word is "more niveal," not "more nival." This word comes from the Latin word "niveus," meaning "snowy," and is used to describe something that is covered in or resembling snow. The pronunciation of "niveal" is /ˈnaɪvijəl/. The mistake in spelling might be due to the similarity in sound between the letters "v" and "l." It is important to pay close attention to the spelling of words in order to communicate effectively and avoid confusion.
The phrase "more nival" is a Latin term composed of two words: "more" meaning "in the manner of" or "according to", and "nival" meaning "of or related to snow".
The word "nival" derives from the Latin word "nix", meaning "snow". It can be traced back to Proto-Indo-European roots and the reconstructed word "*snoyǝ" which also meant "snow". Through Latin, this word has influenced numerous languages, including English.
When combined, "more nival" translates to "in the manner of snow" or "according to snow". This phrase is often used descriptively to refer to something that resembles or is associated with the characteristics of snow, such as "a more nival landscape" or "more nival weather conditions".