noun
subduction
Subduction (noun) means the action of being pushed or drawn beneath another object.
noun
1
The action of being pushed or drawn beneath another object.
2
The process of one tectonic plate moving beneath another and sinking into the mantle at a convergent plate boundary.
3
The act of subducting or taking away.
4
Arithmetical subtraction.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “subduction”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Etymology
From Latin subductiō, from subdūcere (“to draw from under or below”). Equivalent to subduct + -ion or subduce + -tion.
Rhymes for subduction
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
See all rhymes for subduction →
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of subduction?
"subduction" (noun) means the action of being pushed or drawn beneath another object.
What are the different meanings of subduction?
"subduction" has 3 main meanings: 1. The action of being pushed or drawn beneath another object; 2. The process of one tectonic plate moving beneath another and sinking into the mantle at a convergent plate boundary; 3. The act of subducting or taking away.