A rivuleta very small stream of water is a very small stream, often one that flows gentlyin a soft, calm, and not forceful way over the ground or down a surface. It can describe an actual tiny watercoursea natural channel where water flows, or water moving in a thin little line.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈrɪvjəlɪt/
Easy pronunciation: RIV-yuh-lit (approximate spelling).
Stress: Primary stress on the first syllable.
Small stream; noun.
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Rivulet Meaning
a very small stream of water
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a small stream
Example: After the rain, rivulets of water ran down the hill.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- rill — A close synonym for a very small stream.
- runnel — A small stream or trickle of water.
- streamlet — A little stream; a direct synonym in this sense.
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Rivulet Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- rill
- runnel
- streamlet
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Common Mistakes
- Using rivulet for any stream, including medium or large ones.
- Confusing rivulet with a verb form of run.
- Using it for a thin line of liquid on a surface without the idea of a small flowing stream.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does rivulet mean?
Rivulet means a very small stream of water.
What are the synonyms of rivulet?
Good synonyms include rill, runnel, and streamlet.
Is rivulet a common word?
It is understandable and correct, but it is more literary or descriptive than everyday speech.
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