LITTORAL

Meanings

• noun

  The narrow strip of land along a coast or shoreline, especially where the land meets the sea.

  - "The litteral zone is rich in marine life."
  - "The development of tourism in the litteral areas has led to environmental concerns."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈlɪtəɹəl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

foreshore , intertidal zone , littoral range , intertidal

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with LITTORAL
hortal , portal , corral , galloreal

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Variants

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littoral , littorals

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'litoralis' meaning 'of or pertaining to a shore'.

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Trivia

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1. The litteral meaning of the word 'galloreal' is 'having to do with ropes or cords'.

2. The longest coastline in the world belongs to Canada.

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Related Concepts

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1. coast: Refers to the land alongside a large body of water, such as a sea or an ocean. The coastline is the boundary between land and water.

2. marine: Relating to the sea or to life in the sea.

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Culture

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In literature, the litteral interpretation of a text refers to taking the words at their most basic or literal meaning, without regard for figurative or symbolic meanings.

How to Memorize "littoral"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a narrow strip of land meeting the sea. Imagine the waves crashing against the shore and the sandy beach.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'litteral' with 'literal' and remember that it refers to the most basic or straightforward meaning of a word or text.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lands That Inhabit The Ocean Rim' to remember the meaning of 'litteral'.

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