tidal
/ˈtaɪ.d(ə)l/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Relating to tides.
Adjective
Examples
Since then, the length of an Earth day has slowed to its present 24 hours due to the fact that the moon's gravitational pull "steals" some of energy Earth uses to spin, in addition to causing tidal friction, according to the Institute.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “tidal” mean?
Relating to tides.
Is “tidal” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.