geosynclinal

ge·o·syn·cli·nal

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [jee-oh-sin-klahyn-l]
- /ˌdʒi oʊ sɪnˈklaɪn l/
- /dʒˌiːəʊsˈɪŋklɪnəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jee-oh-sin-klahyn-l]
- /ˌdʒi oʊ sɪnˈklaɪn l/

Definitions of geosynclinal word

adjective geosynclinal Geology. pertaining to a synclinal fold that involves a relatively large part of the earth's surface. 1
noun geosynclinal (geology) The downward bend or subsidence of the Earth's crust, which permits the gradual accumulation of sediment and hence forms the first step in the formation of a mountain range. 1

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Origin of geosynclinal

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

First recorded in 1870-75; geo- + synclinal

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Parts of speech for Geosynclinal

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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geosynclinal popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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