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Definition of tidal

tidal

/ˈtaɪ.dəl/
ti · dal
Adverb:tidally
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tidal Lexical Profile

tidal Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Relating to, affected by, or having tides, the regular rise and fall of sea levels caused by gravitational forces.

Example

"The coastal engineers designed a renewable power plant to harness energy from strong tidal currents."

2

Flowing and ebbing periodically, or rising and falling at regular intervals like a tide.

Example

"During calm resting breathing, a healthy adult inhales and exhales a steady volume of tidal air."

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• Rhymes for tidal

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 19th century, formed from the noun 'tide' (from Old English 'tid', meaning 'time, period, or season') combined with the adjectival suffix '-al'.

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