What does inudation mean?

"Inundation" means to flood or overwhelm with a large amount of something, often water but also something else like information or emotions.

Here are some examples:

* "The heavy rains caused widespread inundation of the coastal towns." (Flooding)

* "The company was inundated with job applications after the new CEO announced the expansion." (Overwhelmed with information)

* "He was inundated with grief after the loss of his pet." (Overwhelmed with emotion)

The word "inundation" implies a sudden and powerful surge of something, often causing disruption or chaos.