tidal

English

Etymology

From tide +‎ -al. Probably a hybrid formation within English. Alternatively it might be from an unattested British Medieval Latin *tīdālis, derived from rare tīda, from Old English tīd. The usual Latin word for “tidal” is aestuālis.

Pronunciation

  • enPR: tīd-(ə)l, IPA(key): /ˈtaɪd(ə)l/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)
  • Homophone: title (with flapping but not Canadian raising)
  • Rhymes: -aɪd(ə)l

Adjective

tidal (not comparable)

  1. Relating to tides.

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