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Flooding
01
the fact or presence of water covering a part of land that is typically dry
Examples
The heavy rain led to severe flooding in low-lying areas near the river.
02
a behavior therapy method in which a person is repeatedly exposed to a particular stimulus until they become either desensitized or develop aversion
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Plural form
floodings
Examples
The therapist used flooding to help the patient overcome a fear of spiders.
Lexical Tree
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