altiplanation

noun

al·​ti·​pla·​na·​tion
ˌaltə̇plāˈnāshən,
-pləˈ-
plural -s
: the erosion process that produces extensive flat surfaces at high altitudes

Word History

Etymology

alti- + planation

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of altiplanation was in 1916

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“Altiplanation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/altiplanation. Accessed 11 Oct. 2024.

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