Semiarid
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Semiarid is an adjective meaning (climatology) Somewhat arid, receiving little rainfall but more than an arid area would. Typically defined as 25 to 50 cm or 10 to 20 inches of rainfall annually.
Meaning
(climatology) Somewhat arid, receiving little rainfall but more than an arid area would. Typically defined as 25 to 50 cm or 10 to 20 inches of rainfall annually.
Word Forms
- semi-arid
Synonyms for semiarid
Depending on context, synonyms include dry.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dry, semihumid, semisaline, subhumid, xeromesic, hydromesic.
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