cataclastic

cat·a·cla·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kat-uh-kley-sis, kuh-tak-luh-sis]
- /ˌkæt əˈkleɪ sɪs, kəˈtæk lə sɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kat-uh-kley-sis, kuh-tak-luh-sis]
- /ˌkæt əˈkleɪ sɪs, kəˈtæk lə sɪs/

Definitions of cataclastic word

adjective cataclastic designating or of a rock, esp. a metamorphic rock, that was formed, bent, broken, etc. by extreme mechanical pressure 3
noun cataclastic a process of deformation or metamorphism in which the grains of a rock are fractured and rotated. 1
adjective cataclastic (petrology) describing a type of metamorphic rock that has undergone shearing and granulation by high mechanical stress. 0

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Parts of speech for Cataclastic

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cataclastic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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