syn|cli|nal

syn|cli|nal
syn|cli|nal «sihn KLY nuhl, SIHNG kluh-», adjective, noun. Geology.
–adj.
1. a) sloping downward from opposite directions to form a trough or inverted arch. b) of or having to do with a syncline.
2. inclined or sloping toward each other, or characterized by such inclination.
–n.
= syncline. (Cf.syncline)
[< Greek synklin inclining together (< synkl to lean, incline < syn- together + kl to lean) + English -al1]

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  • nal — ab·ac·ti·nal; ab·dom·i·nal·ly; ab·orig·i·nal·i·ty; ab·orig·i·nal·ly; acli·nal; ac·ti·nal; ac·ti·nal; ad·nom·i·nal; ad·re·nal·ec·to·mize; ad·re·nal·ec·to·my; af·fi·nal; ag·o·nal; agui·nal·do; al·ka·nal; al·ti·tu·di·nal; alum·nal; am·mo·nal;… …   English syllables

  • synclinal — syn·cli·nal …   English syllables

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  • synclinal — syn|cli|nal ↑ synklinal …   Universal-Lexikon

  • synclinal — Denoting two structures inclined one toward the other. [G. syn klino, to incline together] * * * syn·cli·nal (sin kliґnəl) [Gr. synklinein to lean together] bent or inclined together …   Medical dictionary

  • eugeosyncline — eu•ge•o•syn•cline [[t]yuˌdʒi oʊˈsɪŋ klaɪn, ˈsɪn [/t]] n. gel a former marine zone, bordering an ocean basin, marked by very thick deposits of sediment in which the products of volcanic activity are associated with clastic sediments • Etymology:… …   From formal English to slang

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