: sloping
synclinal

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary, from Greek klinein to lean — more at lean

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“-clinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/-clinal. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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