tidal
Translation
tidal
Examples
The tidal wave caused massive destruction.
The tidal wave caused massive destruction.
We studied the tidal patterns of the bay.
We studied the tidal patterns of the bay.
Grammar Patterns
tidal ((noun)) relating to the tide The tidal currents are very strong here.
Similar Words
Synonyms: oceanic, marine
Etymology
From 'tide' + the adjectival suffix '-al', meaning 'relating to the tide'.
Memory Tips
Remember that this is the adjective form of 'tide'. A common phrase is 'tidal wave'.