nontidal

adjective

non·​tid·​al ˌnän-ˈtī-dᵊl How to pronounce nontidal (audio)
: not relating to, caused by, or having tides : not tidal
a nontidal body of water
a nontidal current
nontidally adverb

Examples of nontidal in a Sentence

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The property’s unique ecosystems could also provide a living classroom for visitors to learn about tidal and nontidal wetlands. Aegis Staff, baltimoresun.com, 24 Sep. 2020 Outdoors Record muskie caughtin upper Potomac River The Maryland Department of Natural Resources confirmed that a Washington County woman has set a muskellunge (muskie) nontidal state fishing record. baltimoresun.com, 11 May 2017

Word History

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nontidal was in 1843

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“Nontidal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nontidal. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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