Meaning of the word inundation in English
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inundation
US /ˌɪn.ʌnˈdeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌɪn.ʌnˈdeɪ.ʃən/
Noun
1.
an overflowing of water; a flood
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The heavy rains caused an inundation of the low-lying areas.
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The city experienced a massive inundation after the river burst its banks.
2.
a large number of things arriving or appearing at the same time
Example:
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The company received an inundation of job applications after the advertisement.
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We are facing an inundation of data from various sources.