estival
adjective
Of or relating to summer; occurring in or characteristic of the summer season. The warm-weather counterpart to "hibernal."
Etymology
From Latin "aestivalis" (of summer), from "aestas" (summer), related to "aestus" (heat). The word captures the essence of summer warmth and activity.
Examples in Use
- 1.
"Estival festivals celebrated the bounty of the growing season."
- 2.
"The estival heat made afternoon work impossible."
- 3.
"Birds begin their estival migrations northward in spring."
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Fun Fact
While "estival" is rare in everyday speech, it's common in scientific contexts. Biologists describe "estivation"—the summer equivalent of hibernation—where animals become dormant during hot, dry periods.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 7 letters (E, S, T, I, V, A, L)
Scrabble Value: 10 points
Tip: Try building from common prefixes or suffixes when you spot these letters.
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