This word describes things connected to tides. Tides are the natural up and down movement of the sea caused by the moon and sun. We use 'tidal' to talk about these sea changes.
The beach changes because of tidal water.
Tidal waves come when the sea moves fast.
Sometimes, we use 'tidal' in a figurative way. It means a big or strong change or feeling, like the strong rise and fall of sea tides. It shows something very powerful.
There was a tidal change in public opinion.
She felt a tidal wave of sadness.
Sometimes 'tidal' is used as a noun to mean energy made from tide movements. This is less common but related to tidal power or tidal energy.
The dam produces a lot of tidal.
Tidal is a good clean energy source.
'Tidal' describes forces in space caused by gravity between stars, planets, and moons. These forces pull and stretch objects, like how the moon pulls water on Earth to make tides.
Tidal forces affect the moon’s orbit.
Many planets show tidal locking effects.