1. watershed

noun. (ˈwɔtɝˌʃɛd) A ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems.
Synonyms
water parting line divide continental divide
Antonyms
empty dissuasion connect join stay
Etymology
watershed (English)
shed (English)
scead (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
sheden (Middle English (1100-1500))
water (English)
water (Middle English (1100-1500))
wæter (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

2. watershed

noun. (ˈwɔtɝˌʃɛd) The entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet.
Synonyms
geographical region geographic area catchment basin geographic region river basin detention basin retention basin basin catchment area drainage area geographical area drainage basin
Antonyms
straight line curve uncover noncompliance nonconformity
Etymology
watershed (English)
shed (English)
scead (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
sheden (Middle English (1100-1500))
water (English)
water (Middle English (1100-1500))
wæter (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

3. watershed

noun. (ˈwɔtɝˌʃɛd) An event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend.
Synonyms
occasion turning point landmark juncture road to Damascus Fall of Man
Antonyms
urban area rural area natural elevation inactivity natural object
Etymology
watershed (English)
shed (English)
scead (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
sheden (Middle English (1100-1500))
water (English)
water (Middle English (1100-1500))
wæter (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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