infall Meaning & Definition
/ˈɪnfɔːl/
What Does Infall Mean?
Infall is used as a noun meaning The act or process of falling in. It is also used to mean An incursion; an inroad. As a verb, it means To fall in.
Word Facts for Infall
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɪnfɔːl/ |
| Plural | infalls |
| Verb forms | infalls, infalling, infell, infallen |
Infall Definition (Noun)
- The act or process of falling in.
- An incursion; an inroad.
- The area where water, storm runoff, etc., enters a storm drain.
- Movement towards a massive astronomical body under the influence of gravity; especially the process whereby gas falls towards a neutron star or black hole at high speed, forming a plasma
Infall as a Verb
- To fall in.
- To undergo infall.
Synonyms of Infall
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Infall synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
infall (countable and uncountable, plural infalls)
infall (third-person singular simple present infalls, present participle infalling, simple past infell, past participle infallen)
Origin of Infall
From in- + fall.
Common Questions About Infall
Is infall a noun or a verb?
Infall is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of infall?
The plural of infall is infalls.
What is the past tense of infall?
The past tense of infall is infell and the past participle is infallen. The present participle is infalling.