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Definition of nontidally

nontidally

/nɑːnˈtaɪ.də.li/
non · ti · dal · ly
Adjective:nontidal
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• adverb

1

In a manner that is not influenced by or related to the tides.

Example

"Above the dam, the river flows nontidally, maintaining a consistent water level regardless of the ocean's movements."

2

Without being subjected to tidal forces or gravitational locking (typically in astronomical contexts).

Example

"The exoplanet rotates nontidally, allowing for a regular day-night cycle across its entire surface rather than having one side constantly facing its star."

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nonthinking
nonthreatening
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nontraditional
nontraditionally

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the prefix 'non-' (not) + 'tidally', which derives from 'tidal' and ultimately the Old English 'tīd' (time, season). Primarily used in hydrography, geography, and astronomy.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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