hydrologic
Definition
Adjective - Relating to the study of water: "hydrologic" describes something pertaining to the science of water, its distribution, movement, and properties on and beneath the Earth's surface, as well as in the atmosphere.
Usage Examples
- (Refers to the scientific process governing water circulation.)
- (Information about water flow and availability is used for planning.)
- (The patterns of water movement and storage have been altered.)
Advanced Usage
"hydrologic modeling": the use of computer simulations to predict water-related phenomena.
- Engineers rely on hydrologic modeling to design effective drainage systems. (They simulate water flow to plan infrastructure.)
"hydrologic response": the way a watershed reacts to rainfall or other water inputs.
- The hydrologic response of the urban area was rapid, causing flash floods. (The watershed quickly produced runoff after heavy rain.)
Variants and Related Words
Hydrology (noun): the scientific study of water.
- She earned a degree in hydrology to study river systems. (She focused on the science of water.)
Hydrological (adjective): a synonym for "hydrologic," often used interchangeably.
- The hydrological survey measured groundwater levels. (The study assessed underground water.)
Hydrologist (noun): a scientist who studies water.
- The hydrologist analyzed the river's flow patterns. (The water specialist examined the data.)
Synonyms
- Water-related: pertaining to water.
- Aquatic: relating to water (though more often used for living organisms in water).
- Hydrographic: relating to the mapping of water bodies (more specific to charting oceans, rivers, etc.).
Related Idioms
- None commonly used, as "hydrologic" is a technical term without idiomatic expressions.
Phrasal Verbs
- None associated with "hydrologic," as it is an adjective and not used with verbs in phrasal form.