Word of the Day: ‘fluvial;’ The definition of this word is not what you would expect

What do riverbanks, floodplains and stream-carved valleys have in common?

They’re all “fluvial” features — landscapes molded by the power of moving water.

Everything the water touches — stones, soils and valleys — falls under the realm of the “fluvial.”

Here’s what you need to know about the word “fluvial” so you can start using it today.

What is the definition of ‘fluvial?’

The word “fluvial” is an adjective that means “of or found in a river.”

How is the word ‘fluvial’ pronounced?

The word “fluvial” is pronounced /FLOO-vee-uhl/.

How can you use ‘fluvial’ in a sentence?

The region’s fluvial landscape was shaped over thousands of years by the steady flow of the river.

The artist drew inspiration from the fluvial patterns carved into the canyon walls.

Engineers conducted a fluvia