subsidence

Meanings

• Noun

  The act or process of land or other substance sinking or settling below its former level.

• Noun

  The gradual sinking or settling of land or a structure.

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with subsidence
descendance , advancement , dancement , chancement , enhancement

---

Variants

List of all variants of subsidence that leads to same result
subside , subsided , subsidence , subsidences , subsides , subsiding

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French subsidence, from subsidier to help, come to the aid of, from sub- beneath + sidere to sit.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Subsidence can also refer to financial assistance given by a government or other organization to support an individual or group.

2. The term 'subsidence' is also used in psychology to describe a decrease in symptoms or improvement in mental health.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Settlement: The process by which a structure or land comes to rest after initial construction or movement.

2. Landslip: A type of subsidence that involves the downward movement of large masses of soil or rock.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Subsidence is a geological term used to describe the gradual sinking or settling of land. It can occur due to various reasons such as the extraction of groundwater, mining activities, or natural causes like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Subsidence has been a significant concern in many parts of the world, especially in coastal areas, where it can lead to flooding and damage to infrastructure.

How to Memorize "subsidence"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a piece of land gradually sinking into the ground over time.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of something sinking or settling below its former level.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Subsidence is the sinking of land or substance below its former level' to memorize the definition.

---

Memorize "subsidence" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize subsidence is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.