Infall

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfæl/

Infall (noun)

  1. the process of water entering a system or area, like a reservoir.
  2. the event of a meteorite or space object hitting the Earth's surface.

Examples

  • The infall of rainwater filled the reservoir quickly.
  • Infall from the river increased the lake's water level.

Common collocations: steady infall, measure infall, sudden infall, record infall

Synonyms of Infall

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Infall

  • describing movement out of a place