What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
aestuation
Example
The desert tortoise enters aestuation to conserve water during the hot summer months. [aestuation: noun]
Example
The plants in the arid region have developed aestivation mechanisms to survive the harsh summer climate. [aestivation: noun]
estivation
Example
The snails undergo estivation to avoid dehydration during the hot summer months. [estivation: noun]
Example
Some animals, such as the lungfish, can survive long periods of estivation in dried-up riverbeds. [estivation: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Estivation is more commonly used than aestuation in everyday language, especially in American English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between aestuation and estivation?
Aestuation is associated with a more scientific or technical tone, while estivation is more versatile and can be employed in various formality levels, allowing it to be used in both formal and informal contexts.
