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synclinorium

syn·cli·no·ri·um
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sing-kluh-nawr-ee-uh m, -nohr-]
    • /ˌsɪŋ kləˈnɔr i əm, -ˈnoʊr-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sing-kluh-nawr-ee-uh m, -nohr-]
    • /ˌsɪŋ kləˈnɔr i əm, -ˈnoʊr-/

Definitions of synclinorium word

  • noun plural synclinorium a regional structure of general synclinal form that includes a series of smaller folds. 1
  • noun synclinorium a vast elongated syncline with its strata further folded into anticlines and synclines 0
  • noun synclinorium a large, generally synclinal structure consisting of a succession of subordinate synclines and anticlines 0
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Origin of synclinorium

First appearance:

before 1875
One of the 25% newest English words
From New Latin, dating back to 1875-80; See origin at syncline, -ory2

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Parts of speech for Synclinorium

noun
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synclinorium popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% 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.

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