Synclinorium Definition

sinklīnôrēəm, siŋklənôrēəm
synclinoria
noun
A large, generally synclinal structure consisting of a succession of subordinate synclines and anticlines.
Webster's New World

(geology) A large syncline with superimposed smaller folds.

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Other Word Forms of Synclinorium

Noun

Singular:
synclinorium
Plural:
synclinoria

Origin of Synclinorium

  • Ancient Greek to lay together + mountain.

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