Torrential Meaning
/təˈɹɛn.tʃəl/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjComing or characterized by torrents; flowing heavily or in large quantities.
Sentence Examples
The torrential rain did quite a bit of damage.
Dozens of people have died in flash floods triggered by torrential rain.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The weather report warned of ____ rains that could cause flash floods.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The region experienced ____ rain for three consecutive days, leading to several cases of localized flooding today.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English torrent Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisder. Old French -ialder. Middle English -ial English -ial English torrential From torrent + -ial.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"On the Saturday, October 1, the torrential rains began to wreak damage east of Exeter."
— 1960 December, “Talking of Trains: The railways and the Devon floods”, in Trains Illustrated, page 709:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The weather report warned of ____ rains that could cause flash floods.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The region experienced ____ rain for three consecutive days, leading to several cases of localized flooding today.