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torrential |
Overview of adj torrential The adj torrential has 3 senses (no senses from tagged texts) 1. torrential -- (relating to or resulting from the action of a torrent; "torrential erosion"; "torrential adaptations seen in some aquatic forms") 2. torrential -- (resembling a torrent in force and abundance; "torrential applause"; "torrential abuse"; "the torrential facility and fecundity characteristic of his style"- Winthrop Sargeant) 3. torrential -- (pouring in abundance; "torrential rains") Antonyms of adj torrential 2 of 3 senses of torrential Sense 2 torrential INDIRECT (VIA uncontrolled) -> controlled Sense 3 torrential INDIRECT (VIA abundant) -> scarce Similarity of adj torrential 3 senses of torrential Sense 1 torrential Pertains to noun torrent (Sense 2) =>torrent, violent stream => current, stream Sense 2 torrential => uncontrolled (vs. controlled) Sense 3 torrential => abundant (vs. scarce) Attributes of adj torrential Familiarity of adj torrential torrential used as an adjective is uncommon (polysemy count = 3) Grep of adj torrential torrential Overview of adj torrential The adj torrential has 3 senses (no senses from tagged texts) 1. torrential -- (relating to or resulting from the action of a torrent; "torrential erosion"; "torrential adaptations seen in some aquatic forms") 2. torrential -- (resembling a torrent in force and abundance; "torrential applause"; "torrential abuse"; "the torrential facility and fecundity characteristic of his style"- Winthrop Sargeant) 3. torrential -- (pouring in abundance; "torrential rains")
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