eustatic

adjective

eu·​stat·​ic yü-ˈsta-tik How to pronounce eustatic (audio)
: relating to or characterized by worldwide change of sea level

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of eustatic was in 1906

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

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