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Meaning of "subsidence" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SUBSIDENCE

subsidence  [səbˈsaɪdəns] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SUBSIDENCE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Subsidence is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SUBSIDENCE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Subsidence

Subsidence is the motion of a surface as it shifts downward relative to a datum such as sea-level. The opposite of subsidence is uplift, which results in an increase in elevation. Ground subsidence is of concern to geologists, geotechnical engineers and surveyors.

Definition of subsidence in the English dictionary

The definition of subsidence in the dictionary is the act or process of subsiding or the condition of having subsided. Other definition of subsidence is the gradual sinking of landforms to a lower level as a result of earth movements, mining operations, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SUBSIDENCE


abidance
əˈbaɪdəns
accidence
ˈæksɪdəns
avoidance
əˈvɔɪdəns
cadence
ˈkeɪdəns
coincidence
kəʊˈɪnsɪdəns
confidence
ˈkɒnfɪdəns
diffidence
ˈdɪfɪdəns
dissidence
ˈdɪsɪdəns
evidence
ˈɛvɪdəns
guidance
ˈɡaɪdəns
incidence
ˈɪnsɪdəns
laser-guidance
ˌleɪzəˈɡaɪdəns
misguidance
ˌmɪsˈɡaɪdəns
overconfidence
ˌəʊvəˈkɒnfɪdəns
precedence
ˈprɛsɪdəns
providence
ˈprɒvɪdəns
residence
ˈrɛzɪdəns
riddance
ˈrɪdəns
stridence
ˈstraɪdəns
voidance
ˈvɔɪdəns

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SUBSIDENCE

subside
subsidency
subsidiariat
subsidiaries
subsidiarily
subsidiariness
subsidiarity
subsidiary
subsidiary coin
subsidiary company
subsidies
subsidisable
subsidiser
subsidizable
subsidization
subsidize
subsidizer
subsidy
subsist
subsistence

WORDS THAT END LIKE SUBSIDENCE

angle of incidence
at your convenience
correspondence
credence
crisis of confidence
decadence
Declaration of Independence
dependence
documentary evidence
hall of residence
in confidence
in evidence
in residence
independence
interdependence
jurisprudence
letters of credence
prudence
self-confidence
transcendence
vote of no confidence

Synonyms and antonyms of subsidence in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «SUBSIDENCE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «subsidence» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of subsidence

Translation of «subsidence» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SUBSIDENCE

Find out the translation of subsidence to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of subsidence from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «subsidence» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

下沉
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

subsidencia
570 millions of speakers

English

subsidence
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

घटाव
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

هبوط
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

оседание
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

subsidência
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্রশমন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

affaissement
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Penenggelaman
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Senkung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

沈下
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

침하
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Subsidence
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự lún xuống
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சப்சிடன்ஸ்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

उतार
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

çökme
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

cedimento
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

osiadanie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

осідання
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

surpare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

καθιζήσεων
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

insakking
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

sättningar
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

innsynkning
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of subsidence

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SUBSIDENCE»

The term «subsidence» is regularly used and occupies the 55.456 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SUBSIDENCE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «subsidence» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «subsidence» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about subsidence

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SUBSIDENCE»

Discover the use of subsidence in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to subsidence and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Sinkholes and Subsidence: Karst and Cavernous Rocks in ...
This book is supplemented with a wealth of actual case studies and solutions, written by invited experts.
Tony Waltham, Fred G. Bell, Martin G. Culshaw, 2007
2
Has Your House Got Cracks?: A Homeowner's Guide to ...
This guide was commisioned by the Institution of Civil Engineers and the Building Research Establishment to provide practical guidance for home owners whose properties have been affected by subsidence, or heave, or who are concerned about ...
Tim J. Freeman, Richard M. C. Driscoll, G. S. Littlejohn, 2002
3
Subsidence: Occurrence, Prediction and Control
This book addresses the problems relating to subsidence whether caused naturally, or arising from mining or other forms of underground extractive activity.
D.J. Reddish, B.N. Whittaker, 2012
4
Sea-Level Rise and Coastal Subsidence: Causes, Consequences, ...
This volume explores the concepts of sea-level rise and coastal subsidence, both natural and anthropogenically accelerated, in the form of a series of case studies in such diverse locations as Bangkok, Bangladesh, Venice, and the Niger and ...
John Milliman, B.U. Haq, 1996
5
Subsidence due to Fluid Withdrawal
This book addresses the definition and theories of subsidence, and the influences of unique conditions on subsidence; it includes discussions of specific field cases and a basic mathematical model of reservoir compaction and accompanying ...
E.C. Donaldson, G.V. Chilingarian, T.F. Yen, 1995
6
Satellite Radar Interferometry: Subsidence Monitoring Techniques
This book covers a unique combination of scientific research and the practical demand for subsidence monitoring techniques focused on the satellite radar interferometry technique (InSAR).
Virginia Bernardina Hendrika Ketelaar, 2009
7
Natural Hazards and Disasters
Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
Donald Hyndman, David Hyndman, 2010
8
Using InSAR and Hydrostratigraphic-simulation to Determine ...
Although both the InSAR derived and the calculated methods applied predicted that a substantial amount of subsidence has occurred during the period under review, there were some discrepancies in the values of subsidence generated.
Edmund Baffoe-Twum, 2007
9
Land subsidence case studies and current research: ...
LAND SUBSIDENCE: CASE STUDIES AND CURRENT RESEARCH edited by James W. Borchers.
James W. Borchers, Joseph Fairfield Poland, Association of Engineering Geologists, 1998
10
Land Subsidence in Southwest Utah from 1993 to 1996 Measured ...
Richard R. Forster. Some of the unwrapped phase images contained a visible linear trend in phase across the entire scene. This “phase ramp” was ap- parently independent of topography or land-cover type and was likely caused by a ...
Richard R. Forster, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SUBSIDENCE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term subsidence is used in the context of the following news items.
1
New Data Reports Subsidence of Land under Chesapeake Bay
The researchers were able to zero in on the reasons that caused the land subsidence. They said that the land sinking was not driven by human influence; ... «NYC Today, Jul 15»
2
Water and subsidence: "You can't manage what you don't measure"
Keep it within 2 to 3 feet of the surface most of the time to reduce subsidence, then quickly draw it down when heavy rains or hurricanes are approaching. «The lens, Jul 15»
3
Mine subsidence forces closure of Upper St. Clair baseball field
Parents told Channel 11 that they are concerned about whether the subsidence will continue and threaten the jungle gym adjacent to the field and the pool area ... «WPXI Pittsburgh, Jun 15»
4
California is sinking, and it's getting worse
The sinking has a technical name: subsidence. It occurs when aquifers are drained of water and the land collapses down where the water used to be. The last ... «Reveal, Jun 15»
5
Subsidence closes part of Route 108
This portion of Route 108 in North Beaver Township is closed due to mine subsidence. There are large cracks in the road and in the distance, orange cones ... «New Castle News, Jun 15»
6
Mine subsidence closes road in North Beaver Township
According to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, mine subsidence occurs when underground coal mining creates voids that can collapse ... «WKBN.com, Jun 15»
7
Titan Spine Data Demonstrate Reduced Subsidence of Their …
The Oral Podium Presentation, “Subsidence Following Dynamic Loading of Intervertebral Devices,” (Abstract #224), was delivered by lead author Dr. Antonio ... «Business Wire, Apr 15»
8
Homes evacuated over Benld mine collapse
The mine subsidence was first spotted by a police officer around 4 a.m. Wednesday. As of that afternoon, Benld Mayor Gloria Sidar said the subsidence is still ... «fox2now.com, Apr 15»
9
Windsor park stand demolition: Is vast excavation pit a clue to cause …
The stadium's West Stand, also known as the Kop, and surrounding area, were sealed off on Tuesday amid reports of subsidence and cracks in its structure. «Belfast Telegraph, Apr 15»
10
Sinkhole caused by mine subsidence closes Laketon Road in Penn …
A sinkhole thought to be caused by mine subsidence closed Laketon Road in Penn Hills indefinitely Thursday, although officials said they did not think nearby ... «Tribune-Review, Mar 15»

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