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Definition of inundate

inundate

/ˈɪn.ʌn.deɪt/
in · un · date
Adjective:inundated
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Past Simple:inundated
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Past Participle:inundated
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Present Participle:inundating
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inundate Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To overwhelm someone or an organization with a very large quantity of things or people to be dealt with.

Example

"Following the broadcast, the customer service department was inundated with thousands of phone calls and emails."

2

To flood or cover an area of land with a large amount of water.

Example

"Heavy monsoon rains caused the river to burst its banks and inundate the surrounding agricultural valleys."

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• Nearby Words

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inula
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invader
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from Latin inundatus, the past participle of inundare ('to overflow'), formed from in- ('into, upon') and undare ('to flow in waves'), from unda ('wave').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inundate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inundate
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