catchment
|catch-ment|
/ˈkætʃmənt/
water collection area
Etymology
'catchment' originates from the English word 'catch,' combined with the suffix '-ment,' indicating the action or result of catching.
'catch' transformed from the Old French word 'cachier,' and eventually became the modern English word 'catch' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'the action of catching,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an area from which water is collected.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an area from which water is collected by the natural landscape, often leading to a river, basin, or reservoir.
The catchment area of the river is vast, covering several hundred square kilometers.
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Noun 2
the action of collecting water, especially rainwater, for storage and use.
The catchment of rainwater is essential for sustainable water management in arid regions.
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Last updated: 2025/02/19 18:29