Downrushing

/ˈdaʊnrʌʃɪŋ/ adjective, verb

Definition

Moving or flowing rapidly downward in a sudden manner (can function as adjective or present participle verb).

Etymology

From 'downrush' plus '-ing' suffix. Functions as both an adjective ('downrushing water') and present participle ('the water is downrushing').

Kelly Says

English's flexibility with '-ing' forms means one word can describe something happening ('downrushing'), describe a quality ('downrushing motion'), or even function as a noun ('the downrushing was violent')!

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