C2 verb Formel

areal

/ˈɛəriəl/

Relating to, involving, or occupying a specific geographic area or spatial extent. It is primarily used in technical and scientific contexts, such as geography, linguistics, and mathematics, to describe phenomena distributed across a region.

Exemples

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1

The areal coverage of the city's new high-speed internet is quite impressive for such a hilly region.

The areal coverage of the city's new high-speed internet is quite impressive for such a hilly region.

2

The government commission must define the areal boundaries of the protected wetlands before construction begins.

The government commission must define the areal boundaries of the protected wetlands before construction begins.

3

We were surprised by the areal spread of the mold in the basement after just one week.

We were surprised by the areal spread of the mold in the basement after just one week.

Famille de mots

Nom
area
Adverbe
areally
Adjectif
areal
Apparenté
spatiality
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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'Area' and add the suffix '-al' (like 'regional'). It is simply the adjective form of 'Area'.

Quiz rapide

The ______ extent of the drought was far greater than the researchers had initially predicted.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : areal

Exemples

1

The areal coverage of the city's new high-speed internet is quite impressive for such a hilly region.

everyday

The areal coverage of the city's new high-speed internet is quite impressive for such a hilly region.

2

The government commission must define the areal boundaries of the protected wetlands before construction begins.

formal

The government commission must define the areal boundaries of the protected wetlands before construction begins.

3

We were surprised by the areal spread of the mold in the basement after just one week.

informal

We were surprised by the areal spread of the mold in the basement after just one week.

4

Areal linguistics explores how shared structural features develop among languages that are spoken in the same geographical vicinity.

academic

Areal linguistics explores how shared structural features develop among languages that are spoken in the same geographical vicinity.

5

Our marketing team is analyzing the areal density of our subscriber base to determine where to open the next branch.

business

Our marketing team is analyzing the areal density of our subscriber base to determine where to open the next branch.

Famille de mots

Nom
area
Adverbe
areally
Adjectif
areal
Apparenté
spatiality

Collocations courantes

areal distribution areal distribution
areal extent areal extent
areal linguistics areal linguistics
areal density areal density
areal units areal units

Phrases Courantes

areal feature

areal feature

areal scale

areal scale

areal photography

areal photography

Souvent confondu avec

areal vs aerial

Aerial refers to things in the air or flying; areal refers to a geographic area or surface space.

areal vs Arial

Arial is a specific sans-serif typeface (font) used in digital documents.

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Notes d'usage

Areal is almost exclusively used as an adjective to modify nouns in technical reports or academic papers. It is rarely used in casual conversation where 'regional' or 'spatial' might be preferred.

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Erreurs courantes

The most common mistake is misspelling it as 'aerial' when referring to geographic distribution, or vice versa.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'Area' and add the suffix '-al' (like 'regional'). It is simply the adjective form of 'Area'.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin 'area' meaning 'a vacant piece of ground' combined with the Latin suffix '-alis' (pertaining to).

Modèles grammaticaux

Used as an attributive adjective (placed before the noun) Non-gradable adjective (cannot usually be 'more areal' or 'very areal')
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Contexte culturel

The term is vital in the field of 'Areal Linguistics,' which studies language contact and the formation of 'Sprachbunds' (linguistic areas).

Quiz rapide

The ______ extent of the drought was far greater than the researchers had initially predicted.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : areal

Mots lis

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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