SYNCLINAL

synclinal

(adjective) sloping downward toward each other to create a trough

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

synclinal (comparative more synclinal, superlative most synclinal)

(chemistry) Describing a torsion angle between 30° and 90°

Inclined downward from opposite directions, so as to meet in a common point or line.

(geology) Formed by strata dipping toward a common line or plane.

Antonyms

• (geology): anticlinal

Noun

synclinal (plural synclinals)

(geology) A synclinal fold.

Source: Wiktionary

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Syn*cli"nal, a. Etym: [Gr.

1. Inclined downward from opposite directions, so as to meet in a common point or line.

2. (Geol.)

Definition: Formed by strata dipping toward a common line or plane; as, a synclinal trough or valley; a synclinal fold; -- opposed to anticlinal.

Note: A downward flexure in the case of folded rocks makes a synclinal axis, and the alternating upward flexure an anticlinal axis.

Syn*cli"nal, n. (Geol.)

Definition: A synclinal fold.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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