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viaduct

/ˈvaɪ.ə.dʌkt/
vi · a · duct
Plural:viaducts
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viaduct Lexical Profile

viaduct Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A long, elevated bridge-like structure, often consisting of a series of arches or spans, designed to carry a road or railway across a valley, gorge, or other low-lying area.

Example

"The old steam train slowly crossed the historic brick viaduct, offering passengers a stunning panoramic view of the river valley below."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Frequently confused with an 'aqueduct', which is explicitly designed to carry water, whereas a 'viaduct' carries a road or railway over a geographic obstacle.

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 19th century from the Latin 'via' (way) and 'ducere' (to lead), directly modeled on the structure and etymology of the earlier word 'aqueduct'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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