noun
inundation
Inundation (noun) means the act of inundating; an overflow; a flood; a rising and spreading of water over grounds.
noun
1
The act of inundating; an overflow; a flood; a rising and spreading of water over grounds.
2
The state of being inundated; flooding.
3
An overflowing or superfluous abundance; a flood; a great influx.
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Etymology
From Old French inundacion (“flood”) (French inondation), from Latin inundatio (“flood”), form of inundō (“to flood, overflow”) (English inundate). By surface analysis, inundat(e) + -ion.
Rhymes for inundation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of inundation?
"inundation" (noun) means the act of inundating; an overflow; a flood; a rising and spreading of water over grounds.
What are the different meanings of inundation?
"inundation" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act of inundating; an overflow; a flood; a rising and spreading of water over grounds; 2. The state of being inundated; flooding; 3. An overflowing or superfluous abundance; a flood; a great influx.