anticline
What is another word for anticline? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A fold in rock layers where the strata slope downwards on both sides, forming an upward arch.
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How to use anticline
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anticline and syncline
fold into an anticline
axis of the anticline
eroded anticline
Anticline is a technical geology term, not used in everyday conversation.
Etymology
Anticline is formed within English from the prefix anti- combined with the suffix -cline, which relates to sloping.
Full origin of anticline →Frequently asked questions
What is an anticline in geology?
It is a fold in layers of rock where the strata slope downwards on each side, giving the structure an upward, arch-like shape.
What is the opposite of an anticline called?
A syncline is the related, contrasting type of fold identified alongside the anticline in geology.
Is anticline used outside geology?
No, it is a specialist term used specifically to describe this type of rock fold in geology.
