anticlinal
Americanadjective
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inclining in opposite directions from a central axis.
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Geology.
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inclining downward on both sides from a median line or axis, as a fold of rock strata.
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pertaining to such a fold.
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adjective
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of, relating to, or resembling an anticline
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botany of or relating to the plane at right angles to the surface of an organ
Etymology
Origin of anticlinal
1825–35; < Greek antiklī́n ( ein ) to lean against each other ( anti- anti- + klī́nein to lean 1 ) + -al 1
Example Sentences
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A synclinal fold occupies Strathmore, and between Longforgan and Montrose the northern extension of the Sidlaw Hills is an anticlinal fold.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 6 "Foraminifera" to "Fox, Edward" by Various
The valleys within this range often follow anticlinal but rarely synclinal lines; that is, the strata on the two sides more often dip from the line of valley than towards it.
From Geological Observations on South America by Darwin, Charles
Section of anticlinal valleys and synclinal mountains 78 17.
From North America by Russell, Israel C. (Cook)
Nearly the whole of our English Eocene strata lies in these two basins, having been denuded away from the anticlinal arches.
From The Geological Story of the Isle of Wight by Hughes, J. Cecil
The general structure of the Catoctin Belt is anticlinal.
From History and Comprehensive Description of Loudoun County, Virginia by Head, James William
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