How Do You Spell SUBSIDENCY?
Pronunciation: [sˈʌbsɪdənsi] (IPA) 
Correct spelling for the English word "Subsidency" is [sˈʌbsɪdənsi], [sˈʌbsɪdənsi], [s_ˈʌ_b_s_ɪ_d_ə_n_s_i] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
Pronunciation: [sˈʌbsɪdənsi] (IPA)
Correct spelling for the English word "Subsidency" is [sˈʌbsɪdənsi], [sˈʌbsɪdənsi], [s_ˈʌ_b_s_ɪ_d_ə_n_s_i] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
Subsidency is a noun that refers to the act or state of sinking or settling down, typically in relation to a structure or land. It is derived from the verb "subside," which means to become lower, sink, or settle down gradually.
In the context of construction or engineering, subsidency refers to the gradual sinking or settling of a building or other man-made structure due to various factors. These factors can include the weight of the structure itself, shifting soil or ground conditions, inadequate foundation support, or even geological events such as earthquakes or subsidence.
Subsidency can have serious implications for the stability and safety of a structure. It can lead to structural damage, cracks, or even collapse if not properly addressed or mitigated. Engineers and construction professionals often employ various techniques and strategies to prevent or minimize subsidency, such as using appropriate foundation designs, soil stabilization methods, or implementing structural reinforcements.
In geology, subsidency can describe the sinking or settling of the Earth's surface due to natural processes over a long period. This can occur in regions with underground mining activities, areas with heavy groundwater extraction, or in regions where tectonic plate movements cause subsidence. Subsidency in these cases may result in changes to the landscape and can have significant environmental and geological consequences.
The act or process of sinking or settling down to a lower level.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
