eustatic

/ juːˈstætɪk; ˈjuːstəsɪ /

adjective

1. denoting or relating to worldwide changes in sea level, caused by the melting of ice sheets, movements of the ocean floor, sedimentation, etc

Derived Forms

• euˈstatically, adverb
• eustasy, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of eustatic¹

C20: from Greek, from eu- + static