isocline

i·so·cline

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ahy-suh-klahyn]
- /ˈaɪ səˌklaɪn/
- /ˈaɪ.səʊ.klaɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahy-suh-klahyn]
- /ˈaɪ səˌklaɪn/

Definitions of isocline word

noun isocline a fold of strata so tightly compressed that both limbs dip in the same direction. 1
noun isocline A line on a diagram or map connecting points of equal gradient or inclination. 1
noun isocline a series of rock strata with isoclinal folds 0
noun isocline an anticline or syncline so compressed that the strata on both sides of the axis dip with equal inclination in the same direction 0
noun isocline an isoclinal line 0
noun isocline (geology) A tightly folded syncline or anticline in which the two sides are almost parallel. 0

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Origin of isocline

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90; back formation from isoclinal

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Parts of speech for Isocline

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

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isocline popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

isocline usage trend in Literature

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