adjective
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of, like, relating to, or produced by a river
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located or dwelling near a river; riparian
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Relating to, formed by, or resembling a river.
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Relating to a system of inland wetlands and deep-water habitats associated with nontidal flowing water, characterized by the absence of trees, shrubs, or emergent vegetation.
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Compare lacustrine marine palustrine
Other Word Forms
- transriverine adjective
Etymology
Origin of riverine
Example Sentences
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"The size means that the animal would rival the largest killer whales, making it an extraordinary predator to encounter in riverine environments not previously associated with such giant marine reptiles," says Ahlberg.
From Science Daily • Dec. 15, 2025
The need for such care is urgent: countless children continue to drown in this riverine region, which is dotted with ponds and rivers.
From BBC • Jan. 26, 2025
"Even 15 years ago, the wastewater treatment process in Tucson was not good enough to produce high quality, clean effluent that could help restore riverine ecosystems," Bogan said.
From Salon • Sep. 3, 2024
Mr. Sasser was stationed in the Mekong Delta, a riverine agricultural hub in South Vietnam that the Viet Cong could easily reach by crossing the nearby Cambodian border.
From New York Times • May 31, 2024
The country of the Zande is savanna mixed with riverine forest, beautiful country, where acacia trees cluster along the banks of seasonal rivers.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
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