alluvial plain
al·lu·vi·al plain
A a Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uh-loo-vee-uh l pleyn]
- /əˈlu vi əl pleɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uh-loo-vee-uh l pleyn]
- /əˈlu vi əl pleɪn/
Definitions of alluvial plain words
- noun alluvial plain a level or gently sloping surface formed of sediments laid down by streams, generally during flooding. 1
- noun alluvial plain (geography) A plain formed by the deposition of sediment from the periodic flooding of a river. 0
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Origin of alluvial plain
First appearance:
before 1955 One of the 4% newest English words
First recorded in 1955-60
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Parts of speech for Alluvial plain
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alluvial plain popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
alluvial plain usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for alluvial plain
noun alluvial plain
- coastal plain — a plain extending along a coast.
- delta — A delta is an area of low, flat land shaped like a triangle, where a river splits and spreads out into several branches before entering the sea.
- floodplain — a nearly flat plain along the course of a stream or river that is naturally subject to flooding.
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