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TORRENTIAL
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Dictionary entry overview: What does torrential mean?
• TORRENTIAL (adjective)
The adjective TORRENTIAL has 3 senses:
1. relating to or resulting from the action of a torrent
2. resembling a torrent in force and abundance
3. pouring in abundance
Familiarity information: TORRENTIAL used as an adjective is uncommon.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Relating to or resulting from the action of a torrent
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Context example:
torrential adaptations seen in some aquatic forms
Pertainym:
torrent (a violently fast stream of water (or other liquid))
Derivation:
torrent (a violently fast stream of water (or other liquid))
Sense 2
Meaning:
Resembling a torrent in force and abundance
Context example:
the torrential facility and fecundity characteristic of his style
Similar:
uncontrolled (not being under control; out of control)
Derivation:
torrent (an overwhelming number or amount)
Sense 3
Meaning:
Pouring in abundance
Context example:
torrential rains
Similar:
abundant (present in great quantity)
Derivation:
torrent (a heavy rain)
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