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progradation

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[proh-grey-dey-shuhn] / ˌproʊ greɪˈdeɪ ʃən /

noun

Geology.

  1. seaward growth of a beach, delta, fan, etc., by progressive deposition of sediment by rivers or shoreline processes.

Etymology

Origin of progradation

1905–10; prograde ( pro- 1 + (retro)grade ) + -ation

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