Geanticlinal Definition

jēantiklīnəl
noun
Webster's New World

(geology) An upward bend or flexure of a considerable portion of the Earth's crust, resulting in the formation of anticlinoria.

Wiktionary
adjective
Of, or having the nature of, a geanticline.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Geanticlinal

Noun

Singular:
geanticlinal
Plural:
geanticlinals

Origin of Geanticlinal

  • Ancient Greek the Earth + English anticlinal.

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