seiche

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [seysh]
- /seɪʃ/
- /seɪʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [seysh]
- /seɪʃ/

Definitions of seiche word

noun seiche an occasional and sudden oscillation of the water of a lake, bay, estuary, etc., producing fluctuations in the water level and caused by wind, earthquakes, changes in barometric pressure, etc. 1
noun seiche a periodic oscillation of the surface of an enclosed or semi-enclosed body of water (lake, inland sea, bay, etc) caused by such phenomena as atmospheric pressure changes, winds, tidal currents, and earthquakes 0
noun seiche a natural, standing wave in the water of a lake, bay, etc., caused by changes in atmospheric pressure, seismic disturbances, winds, waves, tides, etc.: it continues after the generating force stops 0

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Origin of seiche

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

Borrowed into English from Franco-Provençal around 1830-40

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Parts of speech for Seiche

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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seiche popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for seiche

noun seiche

eagre — a tidal bore or flood.

Just one Synonym for seiche