HyperDic: torrential

English > 3 senses of the word torrential:
ADJECTIVEperttorrentialrelating to or resulting from the action of a torrent
alltorrentialresembling a torrent in force and abundance
alltorrentialpouring in abundance
torrential > pronunciation
Soundstaoreh'nchahl; taoreh'nshahl
Rhymesabdominal ... zoological: 2115 rhymes with ahl...
English > torrential: 3 senses > adjective 1, pert
Meaningrelating to or resulting from the action of a torrent.
Examples
  • "torrential erosion"
  • "torrential adaptations seen in some aquatic forms"
Nounstorrenta violently fast stream of water (or other liquid / liquid)
English > torrential: 3 senses > adjective 2
Meaningresembling a torrent in force and abundance.
Examples
  • "torrential applause"
  • "torrential abuse"
  • "the torrential facility and fecundity characteristic of his style"- Winthrop Sargeant
Broaderuncontrollednot being under control
Spanishtorrencial
Catalantorrencial
Nounstorrentan overwhelming number or amount
English > torrential: 3 senses > adjective 3
Meaningpouring in abundance.
Example"torrential rains"
BroaderabundantPresent in great quantity
Spanishtorrencial
Catalantorrencial
Nounstorrenta heavy rain

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