fluvial
What is another word for fluvial? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Adjective — Relating to, produced by, or living in a river or stream.
We haven't recorded synonyms for fluvial yet. You can still read its full definition, where it comes from, or words that rhyme with it.
How to use fluvial
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
fluvial erosion
fluvial deposits
fluvial sediment
fluvial landscape
This is a technical term used mainly in geography and geology rather than everyday speech.
Etymology
Fluvial was borrowed from a Latin adjective built on the Latin word for a stream, which itself comes from the Latin verb meaning to flow.
Full origin of fluvial →Frequently asked questions
What does fluvial mean?
Fluvial means relating to, or produced by, the action of a river or stream.
What is fluvial erosion?
Fluvial erosion is the wearing away of land by the action of a river or stream.
Where does the word fluvial come from?
It comes from Latin, ultimately from the verb meaning to flow, by way of the Latin word for a stream.
