geanticline

ge·an·ti·cline

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jee-an-ti-klahyn]
- /dʒiˈæn tɪˌklaɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jee-an-ti-klahyn]
- /dʒiˈæn tɪˌklaɪn/

Definitions of geanticline word

noun geanticline an anticlinal upwarp of regional extent. 1
noun geanticline A large-scale anticline or upward fold of stratified rock. 1
noun geanticline a gently sloping anticline covering a large area 0
noun geanticline a great upward folding of the earth's crust, larger and more complex than an anticline, commonly measured in tens or hundreds of miles 0
noun geanticline (geology, geography) A large-scale anticline; a large upward lift in the earth's surface. 0

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Origin of geanticline

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

1890-95; < Greek gê earth + anticline

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Parts of speech for Geanticline

noun

adjective

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preposition

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geanticline popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% 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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