Is areal a word?

The word "areal" is a real word used by the National Weather Service and meteorologists. The NWS began using the word several years ago, and it generally means the same as the more commonly used “Flood Watch” designation. An "Areal Flood "Watch means there is potential for flooding over a large area.
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Is there such a word as areal?

The word "areal" refers to an area, which is an expanse of space or a region of land. Not to be confused with "aerial" which means of or relating to the air. If a view existed from the air of a large expanse of land, it would be an aerial areal view; in other words a view of the area from the air.
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When did areal become a word?

areal (adj.)

"pertaining to an area," 1670s, from Latin arealis, from area "level ground, open space" (see area).
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What does areal mean?

Definition of areal

: of, relating to, or involving an area The figure of merit for a disk technology is its areal density: the number of data bits reliably stored per unit area of the magnetic surface.—
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Is areal a word in Scrabble?

Yes, areal is in the scrabble dictionary.
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How do you spell areal?

areal: adj. of, pertaining to, or of the nature of, an area.
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What does flood areal mean?

An Areal Flood Warning is issued for flooding that occurs more gradually, normally from prolonged and persistent moderate to heavy rainfall. A River Flood Warning is issued when a river is forecast to go above its designated flood stage at the forecast point.
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Is irregardless grammatically correct?

Merriam-Webster defines irregardless as "nonstandard" but meaning the same as "regardless." "Many people find irregardless to be a nonsensical word, as the ir- prefix usually functions to indicates negation; however, in this case it appears to function as an intensifier," the dictionary writes.
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What does Ariel mean in English?

Ariel is a given name from Biblical Hebrew אריאל Ariel that literally means "lion of God". The female form is אריאלה (transliterated as Ariela, Ariella, or the alternative English and French spelling Arielle).
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What do you call a word that is not in the dictionary?

“At first glance, it seems it may be turning into what linguist Ben Zimmer calls an 'anachronym,' a word or phrase that remains in usage even as behaviors change.”
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Which is correct converse or Conversate?

Conversate is a nonstandard verb that means “to have a conversation.” The standard verb (and the one you should use if you want to be correct) is converse.
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Is Conversate proper English?

Yes, conversate is definitely a word, in use in English for over 200 years. Many people find its informality grating, and most usage guides will caution against using it in any formal writing.
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What is the most used word in the world 2021?

This revelation was made by Google with the help of its tool Ngrams, which had been launched in 2009. Most-used phrase in 2021: Google has revealed the most used phrase of 2021 amid the coronavirus pandemic. In 2020, “now more than ever” had been the most used phrase, this changed to “new normal” in 2021.
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Is Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious a real word in the English dictionary?

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious is a nonsensical word that is sometimes used to describe something as being great or extraordinary. Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious is used especially by children and fans of Disney movies to describe something as being really good.
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What is the longest word in the world?

Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis is the longest word entered in the most trusted English dictionaries.
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Is it proper to say Unthaw?

Though the word unthaw logically means to freeze, yet it is used as a synonym of thaw which means to melt. People use the word unthaw synonymously to thaw. This is incorrect technically. Unthaw is a double negative or non-word and hence an invalid word.
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What is the difference between Flash flood and flood?

Flooding is a longer term event than flash flooding: it may last days or weeks. Flash flood: A flood caused by heavy or excessive rainfall in a short period of time, generally less than 6 hours.
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What is riverine flooding?

Riverine flooding is where rivers break their banks and water covers the surrounding land. It's mostly caused by heavy rainfall, but can also be caused by king tides, storm surge, snowmelt and dam releases.
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What are two ways to survive a flash flood?

In the event of a flood, here are some tips to follow:
  • Move immediately to higher ground or stay on high ground.
  • Evacuate if directed.
  • Avoid walking or driving through flood waters. Turn Around, Don't Drown! Just 6 inches of moving water can knock you down and 1 foot of water can sweep your vehicle away.
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Is Arial a word?

A sans serif typeface designed by Monotype as a cheaper substitute for Helvetica.
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How do u spell Arial?

Arial (pronounced”airee-uhl”) is a noun. It's the name of a sans-serif typeface offered in Microsoft Windows applications. Its Apple equivalent is Helvetica. Ariel (pronounced”airee-uhl”/”arr-ee-uhl”) has multiple meanings.
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What does Ariel View mean?

: the expression of space in painting by gradation of color and distinctness.
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Is Grammarly a real word?

Grammarly is an online grammar checking, spell checking, and plagiarism detection platform developed by Grammarly, Inc.
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